Murraya paniculata is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant white flowers. Commonly used for hedging and screening, it responds well to pruning and forms a lush, compact hedge. The intensely perfumed blooms appear repeatedly through the warmer months, making it a popular choice for courtyards, entrances, and formal gardens.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional deep watering once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for pots and formal shaping
Mature Height: 3–6 m
Mature Width: 2–4 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; best with some shelter from harsh coastal winds
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 3–7 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Small star-shaped clusters
Flower Fragrance: Strongly fragrant, orange blossom-like
Flower Season: Spring to autumn, with intermittent flowering year-round in warm climates
Fruit Colour: Red to orange-red
Fruit Shape: Small oval berry
Fruit Fragrance: None
Fruit Season: Summer to autumn
Murraya paniculata is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant white flowers. Commonly used for hedging and screening, it responds well to pruning and forms a lush, compact hedge. The intensely perfumed blooms appear repeatedly through the warmer months, making it a popular choice for courtyards, entrances, and formal gardens.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional deep watering once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for pots and formal shaping
Mature Height: 3–6 m
Mature Width: 2–4 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; best with some shelter from harsh coastal winds
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 3–7 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Small star-shaped clusters
Flower Fragrance: Strongly fragrant, orange blossom-like
Flower Season: Spring to autumn, with intermittent flowering year-round in warm climates
Fruit Colour: Red to orange-red
Fruit Shape: Small oval berry
Fruit Fragrance: None
Fruit Season: Summer to autumn
