Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Mexican orange blossom, Mexican orange flower or Mexican orange.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Mexican orange blossom, Mexican orange flower, Mexican orange
Scientific name: Choisya ternata
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens
Planting type: Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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How to plant Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata) – Scott Zona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata) – Sten, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
