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Orixa japonica

Also Known As

  • Japanese Orixa

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Orixa japonica plant details

Orixa japonica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Orixa japonica

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Orixa japonica

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In fall when many leaves are turning to red and gold, the bright-green leaves of this pungently-aromatic, med-sized shrub from the sub-alpine forests of Japan turn to pale-lemon-yellow... a delightful contrast. PSh/M

Gardening facts about Orixa japonica plant

How to Grow Orixa japonica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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