Overview
Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' is a plant with a bushy, rounded habit in the genus Choisya, part of the Rutaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic, glossy foliage. Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen plant, informal hedge, foundation planting and container plant.
About
Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' is a cultivar of Choisya, a small genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This bushy, rounded shrub features glossy, aromatic evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Suitable for sheltered positions with south, west, or east-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5. 'Greenfingers' is ideal as a specimen plant, informal hedge, foundation planting, or container plant and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Choisya is a small genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as Mexican orange due to the similarity of their flowers to those of the closely related orange, both in shape and scent. They are native to southern North America, from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and south through most of Mexico.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Choisya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Rounded
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Aromatic, Glossy
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, Informal hedge, Foundation planting, Container plant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Snails
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers'?
Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' need?
Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' hardy in the UK?
Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Choisya dewitteana 'Greenfingers'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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