Choisya ternata

• Screening or Privacy
• Shrubs
• Groundcovers
• Underplanting
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Choisya ternata works in an:

• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Choisya ternata is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m - 3m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 3m

Choisya ternata is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Choisya ternata is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Choisya ternata frost tolerant?

Choisya ternata is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Choisya ternata produces clusters of fragrant star-shaped white flowers from spring and again in autumn. The citrus-scented blooms sit brightly against the glossy green foliage, creating a fresh, uplifting seasonal display that attracts plenty of attention.

Does Choisya ternata flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn

Flower Type:

• Clustered
• Fragrant
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Choisya ternata is Native to Native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, where it grows naturally in warm temperate regions. Widely cultivated for its perfumed flowers and neat habit.

Its fragrant, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the dense evergreen foliage provides shelter for small birds and insects. The extended flowering period also supports pollinator activity across multiple seasons.

Choisya ternata will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Choisya ternata performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It can tolerate poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support strong flowering and evergreen health.

Is Choisya ternata Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Choisya ternata develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry conditions and maintains its dense, rounded form with occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.