Overview
Murraya paniculata is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Murraya, part of the Rutaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Murraya paniculata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Himalaya and Western Australia.
About
Murraya paniculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its fragrant white to cream flowers. It forms a well-branched, rounded habit and retains foliage year-round. In the UK it flowers from June to August. It is commonly grown under glass or kept as a container specimen in sheltered outdoor positions.
About the genus
Murraya is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is distributed in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Murraya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Murraya paniculata size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
- Native to
- Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Murraya paniculata
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite, Scale insects, Mealy bug
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Murraya paniculata?
Murraya paniculata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Murraya paniculata need?
Murraya paniculata grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Murraya paniculata hardy in the UK?
Murraya paniculata has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Murraya paniculata?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.