Choisya ternata |
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Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom
Description
This evergreen shrub has glossy yellow-green leaves and produces clusters of white flowers that have a fragrance similar to that of orange blossoms. It makes an excellent informal hedge or screen.It requires full sun for growth and partial shade when grown in hot areas. It will need soil amendments if grown in alkaline soil or if water is high in salts.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
