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The narrow palmate leaves may be unrecognizable as a relative to Mexican Orange, but the fragrance of leaves and flowers are the same!
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CloseMost gardeners appreciate plants that look good but how much more satisfying when said plants have other attributes such as attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, pleasing fragrances, or durability? 'Aztec Pearl' choisya, sometimes known as Mexican Orange 'Aztec Pearl,' has so much going for it, it's hard to imagine why we wouldn't want to include one in the garden. An evergreen shrub with narrow palmate leaves, it produces delicate white flowers in the late spring and again in the fall that have a lovely citrusy fragrance. It handles pruning well that encourages even denser growth and more blooms, and can be used as a foundation plant or even a hedge. A moderate grower, 'Aztec Pearl' choisya may stand at five feet tall and wide in almost as many years, though it can reach eight feet tall and wide if left to its own devices. Drought tolerant once established, this choisya is a good candidate for xeriscapes and coastal gardens or conversely, large container planters.
Common Name | 'Aztec Pearl' Choisya, Mexican Orange 'Aztec Pearl' |
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Mature Size | 5 - 8 feet tall and wide |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Cold Hardiness | 10 ° F |
Characteristics | Evergreen, rabbit-resistant, drought tolerant once established, fragrant |
Light | Sun to partial sun |
Structure | Rounded shrub |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Time | Late spring and again in fall |
Uses | Xeriscapes, coastal gardens, rock gardens, container planters, specimen, hedges |
Photos | Real images, not stock photos |
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