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Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq.

Orange jessamine · Rutaceae

Also known as Chalcas exotica, Chalcas paniculata, Murraya exotica, Murraya paniculata omphalocarpa. Common names: Chinese box, Mock orange, Orange jasmine, Satinwood, Murraya.

Orange jessamine: a dense evergreen shrub with orange-blossom-scented white flowers, widely used for hedges in warm regions.

USDA zones: 9–11
Light: Full sun, Part sun/shade
Water: Medium
Mature size: 8–15 ft × 6–10 ft wide
Type · growth: Shrub · moderate
Pets: Not documented

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About Orange jessamine

Murraya paniculata is a tropical, evergreen plant native to Indomalaya and northern Australia. bearing small, white, scented flowers, which is grown as an ornamental tree or hedge. Murraya is closely related to Citrus, and bears small orange to red fruit resembling kumquats, though some cultivars do not set fruit.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tropical plants Fragrant plants Hedges & privacy

Growing & care

Light

Full sun to part shade.

Water

Medium water needs.

Soil

Well-drained; adaptable.

Climate

USDA zones 9–11. Protect below about 28°F.

Pruning

Tolerates shearing.

Propagation

Seed, cuttings.

Pests & diseases

A host of the Asian citrus psyllid, which spreads citrus greening; some areas restrict its movement.

Containers

Suitable for container growing.

Flowers	White · Several flushes, warm months · fragrant
Fruit	Small red berries.
Native range	Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya
Indoor / outdoor	Outdoors · Containers
Difficulty	Easy
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented