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    Choisya dumosa

    Also Known As

    • Starleaf Mexican Orange

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Choisya dumosa plant details

    Choisya dumosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Choisya dumosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Choisya dumosa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Choisya dumosa plant

    How to Grow Choisya dumosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Choisya ternata Sundance

    Scientific Name: Choisya ternata 'Lich'

    aka Choisya ternata 'Sundance', Golden Mock Orange, Sundance Mexican Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Choisya ternata Sundance flower by plant lust
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    Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers

    Scientific Name: Choisya x dewitteana 'Limo'

    aka Choisya arizonica x ternata 'Limo', Choisya ternata 'Gold Fingers', Gold Fingers Mexican Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'

    aka Choisya ternata 'Aztec Pearl', Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' flower, form by themagnolias.co.uk
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    Choisya ternata

    aka Mexican Orange, Mexican Orange Blossom

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Choisya ternata flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Choisya arizonica 'Whetstone'

    aka Whetstone Mexican Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Choisya arizonica 'Whetstone' flower by Joshua McCullough
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