Orange Cestrum
Scientific Name: Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl.
Synonym: Cestrum chaculanum, Cestrum paucinervium
Family: Solanaceae
Orange Cestrum at Phoenix Baker's Nursery in early June
Sunset®: 16,17,21-27
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 30°F (-1°C), needs protection in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mountainous areas from Costa-Rica to Guatemala
Growth Habits: Evergreen or semi-deciduous shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Soft tip cutting
Some parts of the plant are poisonous.
Blooming Habits:
The orange flowers in late spring-early summer are followed by white berries. It often starts blooming again in the fall.
Culture:
Prune every year after flowering to shape.
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