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Choisya ternata

Name: Choisya ternata
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: CHOTER30cm/33cm
Price: 120.00 AUD
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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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30cm/33cm: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Choisya ternata

Choisya ternata, commonly called Mexican Orange Blossom, is an evergreen shrub that fills gardens with aromatic charm. Its glossy, dark green foliage complements fragrant, pure white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring, sometimes returning in autumn.

Growing to 1.5–2.5 metres tall and wide with a dense, rounded form, it works well for hedging, borders, and containers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Choisya ternata offers moderate drought tolerance and withstands light frost, requiring only low to moderate maintenance. They look excellent when planted as aromatic hedges or as standout shrubs in structured garden designs.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Choisya ternata is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 3m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 3m

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

Frost Tolerance

Is Choisya ternata frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Choisya ternata an Australian Native?

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.

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

Choisya ternata will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Mexican Orange Blossom

Genus: Choisya

Botanical Species: ternata

Family: Rutaceae

Botanical Name: Choisya ternata

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to Plant:

Select a spot with well-draining soil and exposure to full sun or partial shade.
Dig a hole that's twice the width and the same depth as the root ball.
Place the Choisya ternata in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fill the hole with soil, firming gently to remove air pockets.
Water thoroughly after planting.

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m apart for dense hedges or up to 1.5 m for a softer look.

Feature Tree: Plant 1.5 m – 2 m apart to appreciate the form and flowering.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not typically used.

Caring for Choisya ternata:

Water young plants regularly until fully established.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Enhancing Soil for Fragrant Blossoms and Lush Foliage

Ideal Drainage: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Well-Draining Soil: Supports both growth and flowering.

If you have the following soil, here are some tips for you:

Sandy Soil: Enhance with organic compost to improve water retention and nutrient supply.
Clay Soil: Amend with organic matter and sand to facilitate better drainage and support health.
Loamy Soil: Typically ideal; continue to enrich with organic matter to keep it healthy.
Peaty Soil: Make sure it is well-drained, amending with coarse material to avoid water retention.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

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

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

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

Drought Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

Does Choisya ternata flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer
Autumn

Flower Type:

Clustered
Fragrant
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Choisya ternata deer resistant? Yes, it's generally unappealing to deer.
Is it suitable for pots? Yes, it thrives in containers if provided adequate drainage.

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