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:
Murraya paniculata, or Orange Jessamine, is a versatile and fragrant evergreen shrub. It features glossy dark green foliage and clusters of small, citrus-scented white flowers. This compact shrub is often used as a hedge or screen, reaching a height of up to 3m. It thrives in various soil conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade. With its attractive appearance and delightful fragrance, Murraya paniculata adds beauty and privacy to gardens and landscapes. Grows to approx 3m H x 2-3m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
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:
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: Yes
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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