Choisya ternata Choter Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternata Choter Mexican Orange Blossom
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Choisya ternata Mexican Orange Blossom,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a popular and attractive evergreen shrub. Loved for its glossy, aromatic foliage and profusion of fragrant white flowers. The leaves are dark green, leathery, and composed of three leaflets, giving the plant an elegant and lush appearance. In spring, clusters of fragrant flowers bloom, resembling small orange blossoms, hence the common name. The flowers attract pollinators and add a delightful scent to the garden. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Can be used as a hedging plant. Grows to approx. 2m H x W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Any Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.