Tree Jasmine (Millingtonia Hortensis) - Neem Chameli

Tree Jasmine (Millingtonia Hortensis), known in Pakistan as Neem Chameli (نیم چمیلی), is native to Southeast Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its strong, enchanting night-time fragrance and its white flowers that appear in fall, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 30 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.

Care and Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
• Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
• Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
• Placement: Outdoor
• Propagation: Seed, Root Suckers

How to Propagate Tree Jasmine

Propagated from seed or from root suckers that emerge naturally around the parent tree.

Growing in Pakistan

Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.

• Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
• Heat Tolerance: Yes
• Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture

Why Choose Tree Jasmine?

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Tree Jasmine is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces and fills the garden with delightful fragrance.