Illustration of V. agnus-castus by Penzig, O. in Bords des torrents ; dunes maritimes. — Fleurit en jiiil. et août (1902). [Public Domain]
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Genus: Choisya
Common Names: Mexican orange
A small genus of 5-6 species of evergreen shrubs. Popular as ornamentals and favored for their aromatic foliage and fragrant flowers that smell of orange blossoms.
Distribution: SW U.S. (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico) and Mexico
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Choisya ×dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
Common name(s): Mexican mock orange, Mexican orange blossom
Description: evergreen shrub; rounded growth and finely dissected palmate leaves. Fragrant white flowers that smell of orange blossoms bloom in spring and again in autumn,. Drought tolerant.
Height: to 5 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators
Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below
Choisya arizonica var. arizonica
Common name(s): Arizona mock orange, Arizona orange blossom
Description: evergreen shrub; fast-growing with finely dissected, aromatic foliage. Fragrant white flowers in spring smell of orange blossoms.
Height: 3 ft. Spread: 4 ft.
Position: partial shade
Uses: ornamental
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Distribution: Arizona
Choisya arizonica var. amplophylla
Common name(s): Arizona mock orange, Arizona orange blossom
Description: evergreen shrub; fast-growing with finely dissected, aromatic foliage. Fragrant white flowers in spring smell of orange blossoms. C. arizonica var. amplophylla is distinct from C. arizonica var. arizonica in that it has larger leaflets and is found growing primarily on igneous substrates rather than limestone.
Height: 3 ft. Spread: 4 ft.
Position: partial shade
Uses: ornamental
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Distribution: Arizona
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