Murraya Plant — Murraya paniculata | Maramulla | Orange Jasmine Fragrant Flowering Shrub

Murraya (Murraya paniculata), known as Maramulla in Malayalam and Orange Jasmine in English, is one of Kerala’s most beloved fragrant garden shrubs — producing clusters of small, intensely jasmine-scented white flowers followed by attractive orange-red berries. A versatile, fast-growing shrub ideal for hedges, topiary, and garden borders.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Murraya paniculata
• Common Names: Murraya, Maramulla, Orange Jasmine, Mock Orange, Kamini
• Family: Rutaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub / small tree
• Height: 1–3 metres
• Flower Colour: White, intensely fragrant clusters
• Fruit: Small orange-red berries — ornamental
• Flowering Season: Year-round; multiple flushes annually
• Fragrance: Intensely sweet, jasmine-like fragrance

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Excellent in large pots — ideal for topiary and shaped hedges
• Landscaping Uses: Formal hedge, topiary, garden border, courtyard specimen, fragrant garden

Care Guide

• Responds excellently to pruning — ideal for shaped hedges and topiary
• Fast grower — can be shaped into balls, columns, or formal hedges
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects

Customer FAQs

Q: Is Murraya the same as Maramulla?
A: Yes — Maramulla is the Malayalam name for Murraya paniculata, commonly called Orange Jasmine or Mock Orange in English.

Q: Is it good for hedges?
A: Yes — Murraya is one of the best hedge plants for Indian gardens, responding beautifully to regular pruning and maintaining a dense, formal shape.

Q: How often does it flower?
A: Multiple times a year — each flowering flush fills the garden with its intense jasmine-like fragrance.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.