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Mexican Orange Blossom

Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya ternata

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 11a

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A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic trifoliate leaves and fragrant clusters of white flowers that bloom in spring and often again in fall. Hardy, low-maintenance, and attractive to pollinators, making it a valuable landscape shrub in temperate climates.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–8′ tall × 6–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Rutaceae

Native Range

Mexico

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFallWinter

Notable Cultivars

Sundance features golden foliage that brightens shaded areas, while Aztec Pearl is prized for its finer, more deeply aromatic leaves and slightly more compact form.

Companion Planting

Plants well with