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Key characteristics

Family: Rutaceae
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Flower color: Pure white star shaped flowers with prominent golden yellow stamens
Foliage color: Glossy deep green finely divided narrow leaflets with a citrus scented aroma when crushed
Bloom time: Mid to late spring, often April to May
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead stems
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects

Shrubs

Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'

Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers with golden stamens in mid to late spring, releasing a light citrus fragrance as the blooms open along the stems. The flowers appear among finely divided, narrow leaflets that form elegant, glossy green foliage throughout the year. The slender leaves create a soft, feathery texture along the branches, giving the plant a refined evergreen presence.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average

Bloom time

Mid to late spring, often April to May

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Fragrant Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Thyme · English lavender · Dianthus · Blue oat grass · Euphorbias · Globe thistle

Design tip

Finely divided foliage gives this evergreen a softer look than many broad-leaved shrubs, making it useful for breaking up heavier shapes in a planting. Nearby plants with larger or bolder leaves can emphasize that contrast, while the fragrant white flowers bring a fresh spring highlight.

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