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Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata) - Recommended With Reservations

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Florida Native: |
No |
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Special interest: |
Fragrant flowers all summer, bark |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at Maturity: |
15' |
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Width at Maturity: |
15' |
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Grow Space: |
Small, under OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Any, well-drained |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Semi-hardy, Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
Underused in tree form this tough plant makes a nice urban tree for small soil spaces. Drainage is key in growing a healthy tree. Once pruned into tree form, Orange Jasmine is low-maintenance. Fruits are considered invasive, but use in urban areas should not be tempered by this fact. |
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Uses: |
Sidewalks, parking lots, streets, specimen |
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Maintenance: |
$$$ | |