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Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange

Philadelphus Mexicanus

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Overview

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange or Mex. Mock Orange, is an evergreen shrub with a rounded habit, reaching 6-8 ft high and wide. Its glossy, trifoliate green leaves emanate a distinctive fragrance when bruised. From late spring to early summer, it boasts clusters of star-shaped, white blossoms that exude a sweet aroma, with sporadic blooms in the autumn. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Arid
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange or Mex

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Arid

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Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — resembling that of an orange tree; shrub with white blooms
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — which is where its common name originates; white blossoms that exude a sweet aroma
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — In late spring and again in early autumn, the plant becomes decorated with clusters of, image 40
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — preferring full sun to partial shade; making it an excellent low-care choice for both novice and
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — It is tolerant of different soil types, provided they are well-drained; its glossy, trifoliate
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — This shrub requires minimal maintenance once established; it typically grows to a maturity of about
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — making it an excellent low-care choice for both novice and experienced gardeners; preferring full
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Notably, it's also relatively resistant to pests and diseases, ensuring its luscious, image 45
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — white flowers in the garden; with sporadic blooms in the autumn
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — shrub with white blooms; resembling that of an orange tree
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — shrub for full or half; notably, it's also relatively resistant to pests and diseases, ensuring its
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — which is where its common name originates; white blossoms that exude a sweet aroma, image 63
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange or Mex; from late spring to early, image 49
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Mock Orange, is an evergreen shrub with a rounded habit, reaching 6-8 ft high and wide, image 50
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Its glossy, trifoliate green leaves emanate a distinctive fragrance when bruised; it is, image 51
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — From late spring to early summer; choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange or, image 52
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — it boasts clusters of star-shaped; prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial, image 53
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — white blossoms that exude a sweet aroma; which is where its common name originates, image 54
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — with sporadic blooms in the autumn; white flowers in the garden, image 55
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; it boasts clusters of, image 56

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