Mexican Mock Orange, or Choisya, is an extremely popular evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub grown with its deliciously fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.

Most Choisya grow well in full sun or part shade in fertile, well drained soil. Email. Described as hardy to USDA zone 7, it is known to be extremely frost-resistant, showing some scorching of the leaves and short die back, but recovering again and not dying outright. Read on to learn more about Mexican orange blossom’s versatile, well-behaved nature: Originating from Mexico, Choisya is a moderate sized evergreen shrub that grows to roughly 6 feet and slightly wider (but can be kept much smaller by tight pruning). The Choisya ternate, also referred to as Mexican orange blossom or Mexican mock orange, is a flowering, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and the southwest USA. Details. The ‘Aztec Pearl’ is hardy to -15C (5F). A profusion of fragrant, star-shaped, pure white flowers bloom from late … Are more commonly known as Mexican orange Blossom ; share to three months throughout spring are with... 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