Botanical Name: Murraya paniculata
Common Name: Orange jessamine Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright to spreading, loosely branched to form a somewhat open, rounded to irregular canopy – smaller branches somewhat pendulous; older stems a grayish white Height 5-10' (15') Spread equal + Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun or shade – avoid reflected heat Soil rich, moist loam Hardiness best near coast (zones 21-24) Morphology: Leaves odd-pinnately compound, alternate, 2-10" long, leaflets oval-elliptic-rhombic, 1-2" long, shiny, bright green, 3-4 leaflets Flowers white, bell shaped, 1/2-3/4" across, loose round panicles, fragrant; summer, fall, sometimes spring Fruit berry, oval, pointed, red, 1/4-1/2" long Propagation: seed, semihardwood cuttings Usage: medium-large filler or background shrub for its loose canopy and glossy foliage – informal hedges or screens – espalier – can be trained into a small tree Landscape Care: Watering regular, not drought tolerant, needs ample water Fertilizing balanced in spring, iron for chlorosis in alkaline soil Pruning to shape desired – best if selectively pruned; don't shear Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: India Family: Rutaceae Notes: |
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