Orange Jasmine
Murraya paniculata
Murraya paniculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree with smooth bark and pinnate leaves. It produces fragrant white or cream flowers and orange-red berries.
Attributes
Care guide
In Cyprus
Orange Jasmine is a warm-climate plant, best suited to the lowland and coastal areas of Cyprus, in full sun to partial shade. It adapts to a range of soil types as long as they drain well. Once established it tolerates dry periods, but supplementary watering according to soil moisture and weather helps growth and flowering; container plants need checking more often. Its cold tolerance is limited, so whether it suits a frost-prone site should be judged on the local microclimate and planting conditions. Plant it once the risk of frost has passed.
Uses in gardens and projects
Orange Jasmine is a large shrub or small tree with evergreen, dark green compound leaves. The University of North Florida botanical garden describes it as reaching about 3 m or more; grown as a hedge or privacy screen, it is kept at whatever height pruning allows. Clusters of fragrant white flowers at the branch tips make it a good choice beside entrances, terraces and seating areas where the scent can be enjoyed. Small red fruits follow.
Frequently asked questions
- How tall does Murraya paniculata grow?
- Left unpruned, it grows into a large shrub or small tree of about 3 m or more, according to the University of North Florida. As a hedge it is kept lower by pruning.
- Does Orange Jasmine need a lot of water?
- Once established it tolerates dry spells, but supplementary watering according to soil moisture and weather helps it grow and flower well.
- When does Orange Jasmine flower?
- Mainly in the warmer months, with fragrant white flowers followed by small red fruits. The exact timing varies with the site.
- Is it frost hardy?
- Its cold tolerance is limited. In frost-prone areas, judge suitability on the microclimate and plant only after the risk of frost has passed.
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