New Zealand Jasmine (Kaihua)

<i><i><i><i><i><i>Parsonsia heterophylla</i></i></i></i></i></i>

Not Threatened

Parsonsia heterophylla, commonly known as New Zealand Jasmine or Kaihua, is an elegant native climber that produces clusters of sweetly scented white flowers. This versatile vine shows remarkable variation in leaf shape throughout its life cycle and can climb to impressive heights in forest environments. Its strong s<i><i><i><i><i><i>Its strong</i></i></i></i></i></i>

New Zealand Jasmine (Parsonsia heterophylla) showing its distinctive flowers

Image credit: Wikipedia

Quick Facts

Height <i><i><i><i><i><i>Up to</i></i></i></i></i></i> 10 meters (climbing)
Growth Pattern <i><i><i><i><i><i>Twining climber</i></i></i></i></i></i>
Light <i><i><i><i><i><i>Partial shade</i></i></i></i></i></i> to full sun
Growth Rate <i><i><i><i><i><i>Moderate to</i></i></i></i></i></i> fast
Flowering <i><i><i><i><i><i>White flowers</i></i></i></i></i></i>, summer
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile
Habitat <i><i><i><i><i><i>Lowland to</i></i></i></i></i></i> montane forest