Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) with white flowers and green leaves on shrub plant
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) covered in many small white flowers and glossy green leaves

Botanical name: Choisya ternata

Common name: Mexican Orange Blossom

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Choisya ternata is a fast growing little shrub that is perfect for a mixed shrub hedge or border.

The Choisya ternata has hybridised with Choisya arizonica to give Choisya 'Aztec Pearl', a popular modern cultivar.

Similar plants: Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom)


Image gallery: 8 images
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) white flower clusters with dense glossy green plant leaves
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) white flower cluster close up on glossy green leaves
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) white flower cluster close up on dark green foliage
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) white flower cluster close up among deep green glossy leaves.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) with white flower close up on green leaf background.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) green leaves plant, close up of shiny foliage foliage.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) with white buds and green leaves close up
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) white flower clusters on thick, glossy green foliage plant


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/choisya_ternata.htm
About Tropical Plant Encyclopedia · Pictogram Guide·