Orange Jasmine
Murraya paniculata
Also listed as Murraya exotica, Chalcas exotica
Also known as Orange Jessamine, Chinese Box, Satinwood
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A tropical evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage that attract pollinators. Grows as a compact, dense plant suitable for containers, hedges, or specimen plantings in warm climates.
Why grow it
Orange jasmine offers a more compact growth habit and finer foliage texture than many other tropical jasmine species, making it practical for smaller gardens and container cultivation. Its dense branching and tolerance of pruning make it useful for formal hedging or topiary applications where other jasmines might require more aggressive management. The plant performs well in partial shade to full sun across most warm climates, adapting more readily to indoor conditions than many tropical alternatives.
Watch out for
In ideal growing conditions, orange jasmine can self-seed prolifically, so deadheading spent flower clusters helps manage volunteer seedlings. The plant prefers consistent moisture during the growing season but is prone to root rot if drainage is poor, requiring careful attention to soil composition rather than frequency of watering. Spider mites and scale insects commonly affect indoor specimens; regular inspection and air circulation reduce the need for intervention.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rutaceae
Native Range
South and Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A tropical evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage that attract pollinators. Grows as a compact, dense plant suitable for containers, hedges, or specimen plantings in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Orange Jasmine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Orange jasmine offers a more compact growth habit and finer foliage texture than many other tropical jasmine species, making it practical for smaller gardens and container cultivation. Its dense branching and tolerance of pruning make it useful for formal hedging or topiary applications where other jasmines might require more aggressive management. The plant performs well in partial shade to full sun across most warm climates, adapting more readily to indoor conditions than many tropical alternatives.
Watch out for
In ideal growing conditions, orange jasmine can self-seed prolifically, so deadheading spent flower clusters helps manage volunteer seedlings. The plant prefers consistent moisture during the growing season but is prone to root rot if drainage is poor, requiring careful attention to soil composition rather than frequency of watering. Spider mites and scale insects commonly affect indoor specimens; regular inspection and air circulation reduce the need for intervention.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rutaceae
Native Range
South and Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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