Murraya paniculata

Common Name: Orange Jasmine, Mock Orange

Description:
Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jasmine or Mock Orange, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and highly fragrant white flowers. Blooming in flushes from spring through autumn, the jasmine-like flowers release a sweet, citrus fragrance, making it a favourite for sensory gardens. This fast-growing, dense shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate and is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting. It performs best in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, with moderate drought and frost tolerance once established. With regular pruning, it forms a neat and compact hedge, making it an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 - 4m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 1.5 - 3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn (intermittently)

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant (light frost only)
• Low Maintenance
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Gardenia augusta (Gardenia)
• Camellia sasanqua (Sasanqua Camellia)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)