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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

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) — Pruning can be performed to maintain desired shape and size; allowing for design flexibility in various, image 67
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Pruning can be performed to maintain desired shape and size
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — so careful consideration should be taken if pets or children will have access to the area
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — orange-blossom-like fragrance when crushed or brushed; yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — deep green leaves and fragrant white blossoms resembling orange blossoms; orange-blossom-like fragrance, image 78
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9b through 11, preferring full sun to partial shade exposures, image 38
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — which is highly attractive to bees and butterflies; its dense, compact growth habit makes it ideal for, image 94
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested; which is highly attractive to bees and butterflies
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — also commonly referred to as Mock Orange or Lakeview Jasmine; pruning can be performed to maintain desired, image 110
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it generally reaches 8-12 feet in height and can spread 6-8 feet; broadleaf evergreen /
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Its dense, compact growth habit makes it ideal for hedges or privacy screens; the Orange Jessamine (Murraya, image 80
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — The Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata); caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — Pruning can be performed to maintain desired shape and size; allowing for design flexibility in various, image 92
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — orange-blossom-like fragrance when crushed or brushed; yellow flowers in the garden, image 93
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — thereby adding to the biodiversity of the garden setting; the Orange Jessamine creates a dense, image 70
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — is an evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy; with a comparable width of 6 to 8 feet, image 52
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — a standout evergreen shrub in any ornamental garden; deep green leaves and fragrant white blossoms, image 108
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — the Orange Jessamine creates a dense
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — glossy foliage and sweetly scented white flowers; also commonly referred to as Mock Orange or Lakeview, image 59
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — a standout evergreen shrub in any ornamental garden; deep green leaves and fragrant white blossoms, image 83
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — is an evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — commonly called Orange Jessamine; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it generally reaches 8-12 feet in height and, image 51
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — so careful consideration should be taken if pets or children will have access to the area; commonly called, image 97
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 96
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