Botanical Name: Murraya paniculata
Common Names: 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, Costal Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screeningd, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
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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