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CHOISYA
Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom
Attractive aromatic leaves and star-shaped flowers valued for their scent of orange.
Genus of about 7 species of evergreen shrubs from canyons and rocky slopes in southwestern USA and Mexico.
Attractive to hoverflies and moths.
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees. Named in honour of Jacques Denis Choisy (1799-1859), Swiss botanist. Member of the same family as citrus and skimmia with aromatic oil glands in the leaves. Does well against a wall.Place of originSouthwestern USA, Mexico.
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WildlifeBee friendly
Buy Varieties of CHOISYA
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Apple Blossom'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_apple_blossom_6062_s.jpg)
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Apple Blossom'
the first stunning bicoloured choisya with pink and white flowers which are heavily scented in spring. Fine cut leaves
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Gold'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_dewitteana_aztec_gold.jpg)
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Gold'
fragrant white flowers with lime-green and gold foliage. Very free flowering
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_aztec_pearl_1062a.jpg)
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
a dome-shaped shrub with bright green leaflets and large flowers, pink in bud, opening white in May and again in late summer
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Goldfingers'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_goldfingers_1063.jpg)
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Goldfingers'
softer yellow foliage and narrower leaves
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x dewitteana 'White Dazzler'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_white_dazzler_5314n.jpg)
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'White Dazzler'
a free flowering and compact cultivar
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x 'Gold Star'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_gold_star_6794.jpg)
CHOISYA x 'Gold Star'
a new selection from Peter Catt. Very bright golden-yellow, divided leaves. Fragrant white flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA x 'Scented Gem'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_scented_gem_lissbrid.jpg)
CHOISYA x 'Scented Gem'
fragrant white flowers from pink buds
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA ternata](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Choisya_ternata.jpg)
CHOISYA ternata
pure white orange blossom; scented
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA ternata 'Moonshine'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_ternata_moonshine.jpg)
CHOISYA ternata 'Moonshine'
a sport of C.ternata with much larger leaves and flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/choisya_ternata_sundance~5.jpg)
CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
bright gold foliage
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