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Orange Jasmine

By Vanessa Richins, About.com

Orange jasmine smells like orange blossoms

Orange jasmine smells like orange blossoms

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Overview:

Filling the air with a sweet smell like orange blossoms, orange jasmine is a welcome addition to any garden. The year-round white flowers are very attractive to bees, and the fruits are favored by birds.

Latin Name:
Murraya paniculata
Common Names:

Orange jasmine, orange jessamine, chalcas

Preferred USDA Hardiness Zones:

Zones 9-11

Size & Shape of Orange Jasmine:

Grows 8-12' tall and is a round shrub.

Exposure:

Plant orange jasmine in full sun or light shade.

Foliage/ Flowers/Fruit of Orange Jasmine:

The leaves are up to 2.75" long, oval, and a glossy green.

The flowers are very fragrant and smell like orange blossoms. Flowering will occur year-round.

The fruit is .5-1" long and red. It is prized by birds.

Orange Jasmine Design Tips:

Good for attracting bees and birds to the garden.

Orange jasmine can be trained into a small tree.

It can be used as a hedge, which will require pruning often when young since it grows rapidly.

Orange Jasmine Growing Tips:

Plant in well-drained soil. Make sure it is free of nematodes.

Propagation is through seeds and cuttings.

Maintenance/Pruning:

The orange jasmine grows very quickly while young and may need several prunings to keep its shape.

Pests & Diseases:

Pests:

  • soil nematodes
  • scales
  • sooty mold
  • whiteflies

Usually has no problems with diseases.

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