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How to Choose, Plant, and Take Care of Your Murraya Hedge (Orange Jessamine)

The Murraya Hedge is a very popular ornamental hedge and is certainly a favourite of Harwood’s Lawn Care. They are most commonly known for being low maintenance and being a dense dark green hedging plant. It is a favourite of many homeowners for its abundance of white flowers and dense growth. Here’s everything you need to […]

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Dwarf Murraya | Dwarf Varieties of Murraya

Murraya paniculata, orange jessamine, orange jasmine, or mock orange is ideal for hedges. Dwarf murraya varieties are also available for those who prefer low hedges. Typical murraya height is about 9 to 10 feet (3 metres), but the dwarf varieties will only grow to a maximum size of 36 inches (90 cm). Where to buy […]

Taking Murraya Out of a Pot for Transplanting

Transplanting Murraya | How to Transplant Your Murraya

You can grow your murraya from cuttings or seeds, or you can buy them from nurseries. Whichever method you choose, you need to transplant your murraya, orange jessamine, orange jasmine, or mock orange to a flowerbed in your garden or their positions as murraya hedge. Where to buy Murraya Paniculata If you are looking to […]

Murraya with Flowers in a Clay Pot

Murraya in Containers | Can You Grow Murraya in Pots

You can grow murraya, orange jessamine, orange jasmine, or mock orange in pots and containers. Murraya comes in different dwarf varieties and cultivars which are compact, ideal for low hedges, and can be planted in pots and containers. You can even keep your murraya plant indoors. Just make sure that they are in a bright […]

Newly watered murraya plant with white flower

Watering Murraya Hedge | How Often and How Much to Water Your Murraya

Too much or too little water can be harmful to your murraya hedge, just like in most plants. Water your murraya hedge deeply but less frequently, instead of frequent light watering. Wait until the soil dries, down to about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from the surface in between watering.  During hot […]

Murraya cutting with roots and leaves

Murraya Hedge Cuttings | How to Grow Your Murraya Hedge from Cuttings

The best way to propagate murraya paniculata is through stem-tip cuttings. First, choose a woody stem of the murraya plant that has no flower. Choose a stem that is about 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.6 to 1.3 cm) thick. Use a very sharp and sterile pruner or knife and cut about 6 inches (15 cm) […]

Murraya with Flowers on a Bright Sunny Day

When to Plant a Murraya Hedge | The Best Time to Plant Your Murraya Hedge

The best time to plant a murraya hedge depends on the season and climate in your area. Murraya paniculata is naturally tropical, so it prefers warmer weather in general. Where to buy Murraya Paniculata If you are looking to buy Murraya Paniculata plants, we suggest you buy your Murraya Paniculata Plants here. Planting a Murraya […]

Murraya with White Flowers

Murraya Hedge Growth Rate | How Fast Does Murraya Grow

A freshly planted murraya hedge will take about three (3) to four (4) years to grow to its full size. On average, murraya will grow at a rate of about a fourth or a third of its full size each year. For dwarf murraya varieties which grow up to 3 feet (1 metre), they will develop at […]

Murraya plant with white flower

Murraya Hedge Height | How High Does a Murraya Grow

You may be wondering if murraya is the right hedge for your needs, specifically the height you require for your murraya hedge. The good news is that several murraya varieties are available to choose from and their heights vary from dwarf bushes to small trees. Where to buy Murraya Paniculata If you are looking to […]

Murraya Roots Invasive

Murraya Hedge Roots | Are Murraya Roots Invasive?

While murraya paniculata (also known as orange jessamine, orange jasmine, or mock orange) is considered as an invasive species in many areas, present cultivars of Murraya paniculata do not have invasive root systems. Where to buy Murraya Paniculata If you are looking to buy Murraya Paniculata plants, we suggest you buy your Murraya Paniculata Plants […]