Juiced® Orange Jessamine

Orange Blossom Fragrance — Nearly Year-Round — In a Compact Evergreen Shrub

Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata 'Juiced') is one of the most fragrant shrubs you can grow in a warm climate. Its clusters of small, trumpet-shaped yellow-orange flowers carry an intensely sweet, orange-blossom-like fragrance that perfumes the surrounding garden and can be detected from a remarkable distance. In tropical and subtropical climates, it blooms repeatedly throughout the year — triggered by rainfall and temperature fluctuations — delivering fragrance in nearly every season. Its dense, glossy dark-green evergreen foliage makes it one of the most attractive hedging and screening shrubs available for warm climates, and its compact, well-branched habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy form.

Why Juiced® Orange Jessamine Stands Out

• Intensely fragrant flowers — sweet, orange-blossom-like fragrance; one of the most powerfully scented shrubs for warm climates; fragrance carries remarkable distances
• Nearly year-round blooming — blooms repeatedly in tropical and subtropical climates, triggered by rainfall and temperature changes; fragrance in nearly every season
• Dense, glossy evergreen foliage — deep green, lustrous leaves provide year-round structure, privacy screening, and backdrop planting; one of the most attractive hedging shrubs for zones 9–11
• Compact, well-branched habit — naturally dense and tidy; requires minimal pruning to maintain an attractive form
• Heat and humidity tolerant — thrives in the hot, humid conditions of zones 9–11; one of the most heat-resilient fragrant shrubs available
• Container-friendly — grows well in large containers; can be moved indoors in colder climates during winter
• Pollinator-friendly — fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout the bloom season

Hardiness & Growing Zones

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (in-ground); zones 4–8 with container growing and frost protection
• Zone 9: Hardy in-ground in most zone 9 locations; established plants tolerate brief dips to 28–30°F; plant in a sheltered, south-facing location; protect young plants from frost; foliage may be damaged by hard freezes but typically regrows
• Zones 10–11: Ideal conditions; vigorous growth with prolific, near-year-round blooming
• Zones 4–8: Grow in a large container (15–25 gal); move indoors or to a frost-free space when temperatures drop below 32°F; place in the brightest available window
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (full sun produces the most prolific blooming; tolerates partial shade)
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to most soil types; avoid waterlogged conditions
• Mature size: 6–12 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide if unpruned; easily maintained at 3–6 ft as a hedge or specimen with regular pruning
• Bloom time: Nearly year-round in zones 10–11; spring, summer, and fall in zone 9

Landscape Uses

Juiced® Orange Jessamine is one of the most versatile shrubs for warm climates. Use it as a fragrant privacy hedge (plant 3–4 ft apart for a dense screen), a foundation planting along walls and fences, a specimen plant in mixed borders, or a container plant for patios and entryways. Its dense, fine-textured foliage responds well to shearing and can be maintained as a formal hedge or allowed to grow in a more natural, informal form.

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water consistently during the first growing season; once established, Orange Jessamine is moderately drought-tolerant. Fertilize 2–3 times per year with a balanced slow-release fertilizer during the growing season. Prune after bloom flushes to shape and control size; avoid heavy pruning in fall in zone 9, which can stimulate tender growth vulnerable to frost damage.

Available Size

• 3 Gallon — well-rooted young shrub; will establish quickly and begin blooming within 1–2 seasons