Winter jasmine usually blooms from February to April each year

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a deciduous shrub of the genus Jasminum in the family Oleaceae. It gets its name because it is the earliest of all flowers to bloom, and its flowering heralds the arrival of spring. Its natural flowering period is generally from February to April each year; it blooms before its leaves appear, with golden-yellow flowers that often open in masses, making it one of the most important ornamental flowering shrubs of early spring.

The exact flowering time varies with region and climate. In the south, where temperatures rise early, flowers can be seen from late January to February in some areas; in the north, spring arrives later, and the flowering period is mostly delayed to March and April. The whole flowering period can last about one month. When temperatures are high, the flowers open faster and the flowering period is shorter; when temperatures are low, it is relatively longer lasting.

Light, temperature and tree vigor are all important factors affecting flowering. Winter jasmine prefers a sunny environment; insufficient light leads to fewer flowers and paler flower color. Flower buds are mostly differentiated and formed in the summer and autumn of the previous year, so proper pruning after flowering and reasonable watering and fertilizing during the growing season help it bloom profusely the following year.

With its long, supple branches and bright flower color, winter jasmine is suitable for flower beds and borders, and can also be grown in pots for viewing or trained into a weeping bonsai. In early spring, its branches are covered in golden yellow, creating a striking ornamental effect. It is often used to decorate courtyards and streets and is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts.