Japanese name: ショワジア デウィッテアナ Scientific name:Choisya ×dewitteana
[Overview]
An evergreen shrub reaching about 2.5 m in both height and spread.
Young branches have fine hairs.
The leaves are opposite and trifoliate, with linear, glossy leaflets.
The leaves have glandular dots and are fragrant when rubbed.
Corymbs at the branch tips and leaf axils bear white flowers about 2.5 cm across.
The flowers are fragrant.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
Bring it indoors to a sunny place in winter, but it can overwinter outdoors in regions without frost.
Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries.
In spring and autumn, apply slow-release chemical fertilizer placed on the soil.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
