Mexican orange
Choisya × dewitteana “White Dazzler” is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters and a width of just under one meter. The flowering period extends from April to June (in Central Euorpe), though in some specimens it lasts longer, until August.
This is not a naturally occurring species but a hybrid of Choisya ternata and Choisya dumosa (source).
The variety Choisya × dewitteana “White Dazzler” differs from Choisya ternata in its lanceolate leaflets.
Choisya ternata is native to Mexico and can only grow year-round in gardens in mild climates. It does not tolerate persistent frost or temperatures below 10.4 °F/-12 °C. However, it is also suitable for growing in containers. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded location.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall, ⌀ 1 meter
Poisonous: No
Origin: The wild types originate from Mexico
USDA zone: 7 (10.4 °F/-12 °C)
Botany
Family: Rutaceae
Name: Choisya × dewitteana “White Dazzler” (syn. Choisya ternata „White Dazzler“)
Categories: Garden plants | Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |
