Description

General aspect and origins - Cestrum nocturnum is also known as night-blooming jasmine, night queen or lady of the night. It is a small and relatively fast-growing shrub, that has small and powerfully scented small flowers that bloom in the night. (As suggests its common names)
Leaves - This shrub has simple leaves that are 4 to 8 in (10-20 cm) long. They are dark green and glossy. This shrub is evergreen to decidious, according to the climate.
Flowers - Cestrum nocturnum blooms in the summer and early fall. Flowers are greenish white and small. They open at night and are powerfully scented.
Fruits - This plant produces small white berries that are inedible.

Culture

Cestrum nocturnum in an interesting plant for mild climates that are frost-free. However, it can withstand occasional freezing temperatures, down to about 26°F-28°F (-2°C to -3°C) and thus can be grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer.
Soil - Cestrum nocturnum needs a fertile and well-drained ground. It appreciates to be regularly watered during the summer.

Propagation

The night-blooming jasmine can be propagated by seeds, air layers or cuttings. Cuttings can be prepared in late-winter / early spring, when pruning the shrub.