Choisya ternata
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Mexican Orange
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6-8' x 6-8' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Winter |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Hedge, Low Water Use, Screen, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 6-9, 14-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange mock orange) is a small compact growing evergreen broadleaf shrub that gets to 6-8 ft high with a 6-8 ft spread. The leaves are opposite and compound each about 2-3 in long. When bruised the leaves give off a strong and pungent odor. The white flowers are about 1 in across and are very fragrant. They stand in clusters above the rich green foliage. Mexican orange is very showy in bloom. Its blooming period lasts several weeks from early spring to summer.
