Any more details of what you want? Height? Texture?

I don't think plumbago or jasmine will make a particularly attractive border in deep shade under a tree.

With that much shade, you're not going to get flowers. And with minimal water, you'll probably do best with a native. Cocoplum, perhaps?

I like Fawnridge's idea. There's a variant of Cocoplum called 'horizontal' which may suit your needs. Another idea-wild coffee-might work too, and is another great native plant.

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There's another plant that begins with a "Z". Can't remember it's name. Not a native, but it grows best in shade. It's not ZZ plant. Large, shiny green leaves with a dentate leaf margin.

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Would like something that will stay under 5 feet but tall enough to block the view from the street. I mentioned plumbago because it has come up in the hedge from my neighbors plants Flowers quite well even with all the competition from the CH.. It is in a sunnier part of the hedge though.There are so many Jasmins figured tthere must be one thast will fit in

Will check out the Cocoplum and the Z that is not ZZ lol I grow ZZ in the area but next to the house btw. Thanks for the suggestions gary

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Got all the Cape honeysuckle cleared out except for those entwined in the fence . Guess I''ll have to wait til they rot Decided to keep those on the east side . Horrible "hedge plant " but does attact hummers and it flowers all winter. besides it made my back hurt just to think about the digging lol

Found some ,what I believe are foxtail palms sprouting underneath Think I'll let a couple grow for now. i have a red Ixora to the west end which does quite well and flowers, probably should add a couple more to make a shrub border rather than something new ?? Anyway thanks for the suggestions gary

Gee, Gary I just bought a one gallon Cape Honeysuckle. Your experience says I should return it. Was planning to put it in tomorrow. I googled images and it looked pretty. I'd appreciate your experience...damn!

Jane

Hello Jane

What do you intend to do with it?? makes a lousy hedge but that was NOT the intention when planted in 83 lol. I was working a lot at the time and it crept down the fence row due to my neglect .The neighbors put in a board vence so it got trapped between so very difficult to access.

Among its good attributes is that it's VERY hardy, flowers throughout winter attracts hummers has no pests, is evergreen . Can be clipped into any shape and size shallow rooted so easy to remove and does not seed .

Bad attributes Clipping the top results in rapid growth at the top loss at the bottom in also runs for long distances it will also climb if clipped too much

The best use for it IMO is a standard in the lollipop shape removing all lower growth . it will flower like crazy with this treatment but must be around 6 feet for this effect. lower and it will not bloom as well.

Careful with the clippings, I've had two inch pieces sprout !!

My new neighbors to the south removed all growth from their backyard including foxtail palms alamandas ,gardenias a glorious fern tree left the CH that had crept under the fence . "only thing I'd consider pretty !! she told me ! lol Anyway good luck with yours just keep it under control?? lol gary

Would putting it in a large pot instead of in-ground help to constrain it some and keep it from becoming such a monster? I believe Seaworld had both CH and Campsis radicans that looked like they were planted in-ground, but when you looked at the landscaping, you realized they were put in large depressions in and around the coquina boulders, not directly in the ground.

I think I'll return it. Sounds like too much work for me. I love the color of the blooms and it looks so small and innocent now. After Gary's experience I might tackle it if I was 30 yrs younger. Have had my share with bushes taking over my yard!

Michael, I think keeping it in a pot might be a solution, but I'm bad about watering (don't have irrigation) and most plants dry out too quickly without regular water. I'm sure the plants in Seaworld are moved or taken out when they overgrow their pot. I think it is going back.

Thanks,
Jane

I took it back today! Thanks for the info, Gary!

Jane