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What is the difference between Boston ivy and star jasmine? A quick guide to telling the two apart

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Boston ivy and star jasmine share many similarities. Friends in northern China may be more familiar with Boston ivy, as it can be seen in many places, while star jasmine is not commonly seen; but friends in the south may have seen both plants. But can you tell how they differ? Let's take a look at exactly where their differences lie!

1. Attributes

Boston ivy: Although it and star jasmine are both woody vines, it is a perennial large deciduous woody vine.

Star jasmine: To be precise, it is an evergreen woody vine, which is somewhat different from Boston ivy.

2. Flowers

Boston ivy: Its flowering period is June, and its flowers are very delicate, yellow-green in color, growing opposite the leaves, and the flowers bloom in clusters.

Star jasmine: Its flowering period is from March to July, which is longer, while Boston ivy's lasts only one month. Its flowers are white and fragrant, and its flowers are much larger than those of Boston ivy. If the former's flowers are delicate and lively, then its flowers are elegant, plain and poised.

3. Leaves

Boston ivy: Its leaves are about 8 cm to 18 cm long and about 6 cm to 16 cm wide, divided into 3 lobes, with some leaves directly split into 3 small leaflets. The leaves are green, but in autumn they turn red, much like maple leaves. Its appearance is very similar to that of wild grapevines, and its stems and tendrils can grow up to 18 m long.

Star jasmine: Its leaves are oval-shaped, pointed at both ends, about 2 cm to 10 cm long and about 1 cm to 4.5 cm wide. Its leaves stay green all year round. Its stems and tendrils can grow up to 10 m long, not as long as those of Boston ivy.

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