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GENERAL
Origin
:
sub-tropical,
tropical
Vigour
:
normal growth
rate
Humidity
:
semi-humid, very
humid, extremely
humid
Propagation :
sowing and
pricking out,
cuttings
Maintenance :
low
CONDITIONS
Urban climate :
vulnerable
Dessication :
vulnerable
Stagnant water :
vulnerable
Irrigation
:
medium
Salinity/ppm :
moderate (1200
ppm)
Hardiness
:
-3°C
SHAPE
Type
:
shrub
Height
:
2 m-4 m
Spread
:
2 m-4 m
Foliage
:
evergreen
FLOWER
Colour
:
white
Size
:
1.5 cm - 1.8 cm
Period
:
May - September
Smell
:
scented, strong,
gives freely of
its scent, flower,
sweet, fruity
FRUIT
Type of fruit :
berry
Fruit size
:
1 cm
Toxicity
:
inedible
Orange Jessamine, named for its delicate orange blossom perfume, is a shrub or small tree which
will reach a height and width of 4 metres. Originating in India and southeast Asia, and widely
distributed in tropical countries, it has a lush, green, thick foliage of shiny, pinnate, aromatic lea-
ves and masses of scented, waxy, white flowers in spring, summer and autumn, followed by small,
bright red fruits. One of the best-loved garden shrubs in many countries, it is now often seen in
Arriyadh, where it makes an excellent hedge, although clipping will reduce the number of flowers.
It is frost-tender in Arriyadh, but will recover after a light pruning. Best in light shade, Mur-
raya prefers an organically rich, well-drained soil. Regular fertilising and watering is required,
although it will tolerate a dry period. Propagation is by seed and cuttings. Pests are not usually
observed. Shrubs will need some pruning to keep them in shape and, if a hedge or formal shape
is desired, clipping must be regular, because new growth recurs quickly. M. paniculata is also
very useful as a free-growing screen and makes an ornamental accent plant in large containers.
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Murraya paniculata,
Rutaceae
Orange Jessamine,
Satinwood