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Mock Orange - Seedling Grown Form

Mock Orange - Seedling Grown Form
Photo: Sheldon Navie
Invasive Plant
Mock Orange - Seedling Grown Form
Murraya paniculata (seedling grown form)
 

This compact rounded shrub with glossy green foliage grows to a height of 3-5m. The plant produces highly perfumed white flowers in terminal clusters in Spring, through to Autumn. The flowers are followed by small oval bright orange red berries which are highly attractive to birds.

This very popular garden plant has several forms. The seedling grown form, popular in the 1970's, is to be avoided as it is invasive. Gardens in older suburbs are likely to have this undesirable form and removal is recommended.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • The orange-red berries are highly desirable to birds whose droppings ensure this plant is widespread in bushland. Large colonies and thickets are created smothering natural vegetation and affecting ecosystems.
  • Do not purchase Murraya from non-reputable suppliers as they are likely to be seedling grown forms.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Gardenia magnifica - Double Gardenia
  • Abelia grandiflora - Glossy Abelia

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Bignonia Emu Bush / Big Poly
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Bignonia Emu Bush / Big Poly
Eremophila bignoniiflora x polyclada
Trees and Shrubs
 

This spectacular Australian native shrub handles a range of harsh conditions. Preferring a sunny site with good drainage it can reach up to 4 metres in height. The flowers are a lovely blend of antique cream and mauve and have spotted throats. It flowers continuously throughout the warmer months. It will tolerate some frost and drought and this hardy plant is quite stunning.

Lilly Pillies
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Lilly Pillies
Syzygium australe cultivars
Trees and Shrubs
 

This superb Australian native rainforest plant has glossy green foliage, a profusion of fluffy white flowers and small colourful berries. There are many different cultivars of this plant with a wide range of growth habits, foliage types and berry colours. Many make highly desirable hedges and screens. 'Elite', 'Bush Christmas' and 'Hinterland Gold' are three of many suitable selections.

Mock Orange - Cutting Grown Form
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Mock Orange - Cutting Grown Form
Murraya paniculata (cutting grown form)
Trees and Shrubs
 

Professional nursery growers and retailers now promote the use of a superior cutting grown selection which produces little or no berries. The growth habit is more naturally compact than the inferior and invasive seedling form. Ask your professional retailer for this cutting grown cultivar.

 
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