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Mexican Orange Blossom, Mexican Mock Orange 'Goldfingers'

Choisya

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Family

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Choisya (CHOY-see-uh)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Danger

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Shiny/Glossy

Textured

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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