Nyctanthes Arbor Tristis 10 Seeds/5 Fruit, Fragrant Night Jasmine Shrub or Small Tree

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$3.99 

Nyctanthes Arbor Tristis
Also known as: The Lovers Tree, Night Jasmine, Sad Tree, Parijat

This exotic shrub/small tree is from India usually growing to about 6'-8', but can grow 20'-30' tall. The 1"-2" white pinwheel flowers have an orange/red center tube and bloom profusely Spring through Fall once established. Highly perfumed with a very nice honey fragrance. The flowers open at night and drop in the morning. Large attractive leaves are rough and hairy. These flowers are a great addition to any garden, as they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Despite its common name, the species is not a "true jasmine" and not of the genus Jasminum.

Full to partial sun, with well draining soil and lightly fertilize once a month.
Keep above 40F. In colder regions, it can also be grown in a pot and is cold hardy to about 30F for a short period of time.

*Please note 1 fruit = 2 seeds, see last photo*
This offer is for 10 seeds/ 5 fruit.