Botanical Name: Common Names:
Murraya paniculata Orange Jessamine, Mock Orange, Chinese Box,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Densely foliaged shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of creamy, fragrant spring flowers. Closely related to citrus, the flowers have a beautiful orange-blossom aroma. Flowers are followed by red berry fruit adding to interest. New foliage growth is a striking lime/yellow colour. Grows to approx 3m. Used extensively as a hedge, for adding a tropical vibe and as a potted specimen.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Any Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Hedges and topiaries well. To maintain shape, prune in Autumn after flowering. In cooler climates (Melb) better to plant Choisya ternata as is much more frost tolerant.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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