Murraya paniculata is also known as mock orange, orange jessamine or Chinese box. It is also sometimes named Murraya exotica or Chalcas paniculata. This shrub or small tree can reach up to 20 ft (6 m), but is generally smaller, being about 6-10 ft (about 2-3 m) tall. It belongs to the Rutaceae familly (just like the Citrus) and is native to Southeastern Asia, including China and Malaya. It has an evergreen foliage, sweetly scented flowers and bears small red fruits.
The Chinese box is a very interesting plant, with ornamental foliage, flowers and fruits. It can withstand cold temperatures down to about 28°F, and thus can be grown in most sheltered parts of USDA zones 9b and warmer.
Murraya paniculata has an evergreen foliage, with pinnate leaves. These generally have 3 to 9 leaflets. Leaves are small and the foliage is fairly dense, and this plant is often grown as a bonsaï tree.
Flowers are white (they turn white-cream with age) and are sweetly scented, reminding of orange perfume. They are grouped in terminal panicles and generally have 5 petals.
Fruits are small, being about half an inch (1-1.5 cm) long. They are orange-red when ripe and are not edible.
Murraya paniculata requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This plant likes fertile, well-drained soils that remain moist during the growing season.
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Category - tree, shrub
Dimensions
Height 6.00 m
Width 2.50 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -2.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -1.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds, cuttings or air-layers.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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