Murraya paniculata
Murraya paniculata (Orange jasmine)
is a bushy frost hardy perennial evergreen shrub with white flowers that have an indeterminate flowering season. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are rotate shaped. It has no drought tolerance. It looks best in Summer.Soil
Murraya paniculata grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a rounded shrub has an ultimate height of 4m / 13.1ft and spread of 4m / 13.1ft. It can take 6-10 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are ovate in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Scent
A moderate pleasant scent is emitted from the flower.
Uses
Conservatory, container plant, greenhouse, tropical effect, fragrance and culinary herb.
Fruit and seed
The fruit is red. There is a fruit/seed abundance beginning in Year Round and ending in Year Round.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings.
Origin
India. Malaysia.
-3°C / 26.6F 6 to 7.5 6-10 years 4m / 13.1ft 4m / 13.1ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
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| Genus ? | Murraya |
| Specific epithet ? | paniculata |
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| Common names |
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| Orange jasmine (Ireland) |
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