Murraya paniculata

Description

A large evergreen shrub with a dense, twiggy, habit. The glossy, small leaves are lime-green when new and mature to a dark green. Highly fragrant, 'orange blossom' scented, small white flowers appear during Spring/late Summer/early Autumn and intermittently throughout the year. Murraya prefer a position in full sun, with a humus enriched soil and good drainage. A quick growing plant it is a good alternative to Buxus as a hedge and requires a light prune 2-3 times a year during Spring and Summer, and following flowering in Autumn, to maintain a tidy habit. It can also be grown as a multi-trunked small tree, with the removal of lower branching.

Specifications

Dimensions	Height: 1 to 3m, Width: 1.5m
Aspect	Full sun
Origin	Asia
Pests & diseases	Occasional borer damage, aphids.
Typical sizes	140mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm