Cestrum sp.

These are large tender shrubs, from 5ft-8ft, growing new stems from the base and creating a 'vase-shaped' form. The leaves are mid-green. The flowers are narrow, tubular, with flaring petals at the end, perhaps. Older stems should be routinely cut out at the base, to allow newer stems to take their place, allowing the plant to assume its natural shape and to provide the best flowering. Will take considerable neglect and some drought, but better looking with occasional water and some care. Expose of intense, hot sun can be tolerated, but again, best with afternoon shade and some pretection from winds.

Species and varieties:

Cestrum aurantiacum

Cestrum diurnum

Cestrum elegans

Cestrum nocturnum

Cestrum pseudoquina

Similar plants:

• Cestrum aurantiacum, Cestrum chaculanum, Cestrum paucinervium (Yellow Cestrum)
• Cestrum diurnum (White Chocolate Jasmine, Inkberry, Day Jessamine, Day Blooming Jasmine, China Berry)
• Cestrum elegans (Butterfly flower, Red cestrum)
• Cestrum nocturnum (Night Blooming Jasmine, Queen of the Night, Night Jessamine, Lady of the Night, Huele de Noche)
• Cestrum pseudoquina (Quina de Matto)