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Choisya ternata

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Choisya ternata Mexican Orange, Choisya ternata, Choisya Mexican Orange, Mexican Orange Blossom, ternata

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, features lush and glossy, dark green leaves. The foliage is adorned with star-shaped, pure white flowers from spring through summer which are also gently scented. It grows with a rounded shape to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Choisya ternata is a popular and low maintenance plant in NZ gardens and is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, planted around outdoor living areas, grown as an informal hedge, or used to brighten up a bland area.

Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Large Choisya ternata plant in a garden.
Choisya ternata foliage showing green leaves and white flowers.
Lush foliage on Choisya ternata growing in a garden.
$23.77
The average plant height is 70 cm
$361.97

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asChoisya ternata Mexican Orange, Choisya ternata, Choisya Mexican Orange, Mexican Orange Blossom, ternata

Choisya ternata Mexican Orange

Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange) is an evergreen shrub grown for its attractive foliage and pleasant flowers. The lush and glossy, dark green leaves are borne as clusters of 3 to 13 leaflets and release a mild fragrance when crushed. The foliage is adorned with star-shaped, pure white flowers from spring through summer which are also gently scented. It grows with a rounded shape to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of dry periods and moderate frost once established. Choisya ternata Mexican Orange is a popular and low maintenance plant in NZ gardens and is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, planted around outdoor living areas, grown as an informal hedge, or used to brighten up a bland area.

How Big Does Choisya Mexican Orange Blossom Grow?

The Choisya Mexican Orange Blossom is a medium-sized shrub that typically grows to a height and spread of 120 to 240 cm. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines as the actual size of your Choisya may vary depending on the growing conditions and how it is pruned.

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5 from 3 customers
Melanie White - Auckland

Well packed, strong & heathy plant, and we got it 2 days after we ordered.

Francis Mason - Waikato

Great plants, thank you!

Elizabeth Gold - Auckland

We were super impressed with the quality and speed of delivery.

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