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Orange Jessamine

Murraya Paniculata

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Overview

Murraya paniculata, commonly called Orange Jessamine, is an evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy, deep green leaves and fragrant white blossoms resembling orange blossoms. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it generally reaches 8-12 feet in height and can spread 6-8 feet. Its dense, compact growth habit makes it ideal for hedges or privacy screens. Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil are best for optimal health and flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–11Type Broadleaf Evergreen, VineClimate Temperate
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms; or even as a container plant for patios and balconies, image 99
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — with a comparable width of 6 to 8 feetOrange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — For optimal growth, it should be planted in well-drained soil with moderate moistureOrange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — The Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata); caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic if, image 107Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — with a comparable width of 6 to 8 feet; broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms, image 86Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow bloomsOrange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — orange-blossom-like fragrance when crushed or brushed+123

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
8–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vine
Family
Loganiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms; or even as a container plant for patios and balconies, image 99
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — with a comparable width of 6 to 8 feet
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — For optimal growth, it should be planted in well-drained soil with moderate moisture
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — The Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata); caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic if, image 107
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — with a comparable width of 6 to 8 feet; broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms, image 86
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — orange-blossom-like fragrance when crushed or brushed
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil are best for optimal health and flowering; for optimal, image 106
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — glossy foliage and sweetly scented white flowers
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — which is highly attractive to bees and butterflies; its dense, compact growth habit makes it ideal for, image 69
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — deep green leaves and fragrant white blossoms resembling orange blossoms; orange-blossom-like fragrance, image 53
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — orange-blossom-like fragrance when crushed or brushed; yellow flowers in the garden
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — For optimal growth, it should be planted in well-drained soil with moderate moisture; thereby adding to the, image 89
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — yellow flowers in the garden
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — which is highly attractive to bees and butterflies
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — or even as a container plant for patios and balconies
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — yellow flowers in the garden; a standout evergreen shrub in any ornamental garden
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms; or even as a container plant for patios and balconies, image 74
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested; which is highly attractive to bees and, image 71
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — glossy foliage and sweetly scented white flowers; also commonly referred to as Mock Orange or Lakeview, image 109
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — commonly called Orange Jessamine; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it generally reaches 8-12 feet in height and, image 76
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — thereby adding to the biodiversity of the garden setting
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — or even as a container plant for patios and balconies; is an evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy
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