Choisya ternata

Mexican Orange, Mexican Orange Blossom

Family: Rutaceae Rue


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, espalier, foundation, massing, screen, standard, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, fragrant foliage