Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine) is a shrub that is native to China, south-east Asia and Australia. Orange Jasmine is a popular in landscaping due to its low-maintenance, long flowering period and ability to attract pollinators. It suits warmer climates and a wide range of soil conditions.
Suitable for Sub-Tropical and Tropical climates.
Murraya paniculata is also commonly referred to as Orange Jessamine, China Box or Mock Orange and has become a popular landscaping plant with new housing estates, local councils and in revegetation.
Although native to Australia, it’s natural habitat is across the northern parts of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia where temperatures remain humid and warm all year round. When grown in temperate climates, it is kept in containers until well established and then positioned where it will be protected from frost or low temperatures.
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Growth
Murraya paniculata is a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a maximum height of 7 metres (23 feet) by a width of around 3 metres (10 feet). Though it is not frost tolerant, Orange Jasmine is easy to grow in many soil types, requires little maintenance and flowers throughout the Winter, Spring and Summer months. In the right conditions, blooming can occur all year round.
The ideal climate is where temperatures remain above 5°C / 41°F but where the plants aren’t exposed to extremely hot sunshine. Naturally, Orange Jasmine grows in the understory of rainforests where they are protected from the hot sun.
In the right climate, mature plants of 2-3 years old can produce flowers numerous times throughout the year. Once established, Orange Jasmine plants have long pendulous branches, dark evergreen leaves and strong scented flowers.
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FAMILY:
Rutaceae
CLIMATE:
Sub-Tropical and Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
5-30°C / 41-86°F
SOIL TYPE:
Sandy, Well-draining.
LOCATION:
Full Sun, Part-Sun or Semi-Shade
HEIGHT:
Up to 7m (23 feet)
WIDTH:
Up to 3m (10 feet)
pH:
5.5-6.5
GROWTH TYPE:
Perennial Evergreen.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Low.
POLLINATION:
Bees.
MATURITY:
2-3 years.
GERMINATION RATES:
70-85%
GERMINATION TIME:
21-28 days at temperatures between 15-20°C / 59-70°F
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 20
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
No
WEED POTENTIAL:
Yes
EDIBLE:
No
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 3 years.
FACTS ABOUT MURRAYA PANICULATA (Orange Jasmine)
Orange Jasmine plants in Australia flowers from early Winter in June right through to March while the fruits are ripe from January to October.
Originally the botanical name was Chalcas paniculata but was changed in 1820 by Scottish botanist William Jack to Murraya paniculata in his book, Descriptions of Malayan Plants. Though the first description and illustration of this species was as far back as 1747 by Georg Eberhard Rumphius.
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