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    • Photo of Cestrum aurantiacum flower, foliage by Stan Shebs

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    Cestrum aurantiacum

    Also Known As

    • Cestrum chaculanum
    • Cestrum paucinervium
    • Orange Cestrum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-10'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Cestrum aurantiacum plant details

    Cestrum aurantiacum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum aurantiacum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum aurantiacum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Huge clusters of 1-1/2" tubular yellow blooms are borne profusely throughout summer and fall on this large shrubby perennial. Low maintenance and easy care.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Cestrum aurantiacum plant

    How to Grow Cestrum aurantiacum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cestrum fasciculatum

    aka Early Jessamine, Red Cestrum

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Cestrum nocturnum

    aka Lady Of The Night, Night-Scented Jessamine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Cestrum 'Orange Peel'

    aka Orange Peel Cestrum

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation'

    aka Lady of the Night, Queen of the Night, Sunset Scentsation Night Blooming Jasmine

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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