Golden Mexican Orange Hedge (Choisya ternata 'Sundance')

Golden Mexican Orange Hedge Description

With a naturally bushy habit and moderate growth rate, Choisya Sundance is well suited to creating an attractive evergreen hedge, garden border or standalone feature. It performs best in a sunny or partially shaded position with well-drained soil and some shelter from strong winds.

Choisya Sundance can reach approximately 1–1.5 metres in height and width when established, although its final size will depend on growing conditions, planting position and pruning.

Its manageable size makes it a useful choice for a low-maintenance evergreen hedge where you want year-round foliage without an overly tall screen.

How to Prune Choisya Sundance

Choisya Sundance should generally be pruned in late spring or early summer, after its main flowering period. This helps maintain its shape while reducing the risk of removing developing flowers.

For routine maintenance:

Lightly trim the hedge to maintain its desired shape and size.
Remove damaged, weak or unwanted growth.

Regular light pruning encourages a fuller, bushier appearance.
If the plant has become overgrown or leggy, it can be cut back more substantially during the dormant period.

Avoid removing more than around one-third of the plant at a time when carrying out rejuvenation pruning.

Regular pruning can help keep your Choisya Sundance hedge dense, tidy and well-shaped.

Further Information

Golden Mexican Orange Blossom is an evergreen variety that combines colourful foliage with fragrant flowers, making it suitable for adding structure and seasonal interest to gardens.

Choose a sunny or partially shaded position with well-drained soil. A sheltered location can help protect the plants from harsh winds and support healthy growth.

When planting as a hedge, consider the mature width of the plants as well as their height. Appropriate spacing gives each plant enough room to establish while helping the hedge develop an even appearance.

Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ is a moderate grower, producing around 20–30cm of new growth per year under favourable conditions. Growth can vary depending on soil, moisture, sunlight and general growing conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far apart should I plant a Golden Mexican Orange hedge?
For bare root plants, around 3 plants per metre can be suitable, while 5 plants per metre provides a fuller hedge more quickly. A double-staggered row of 7 plants per metre can create an even denser result.

2. How tall does a Golden Mexican Orange hedge grow?
Choisya Sundance can typically reach around 1–1.5 metres in height and width, although its final size depends on growing conditions, planting position and pruning.

3. When should I prune a Golden Mexican Orange hedge?
The best time for the main pruning is generally late spring or early summer, after flowering. Light trimming can be used to maintain the hedge's shape and encourage bushier growth.

4. Is Golden Mexican Orange good for hedging?
Yes. Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ has evergreen golden foliage, fragrant white flowers and a naturally bushy growth habit, making it a popular option for colourful garden hedging and borders.

5. Can I buy Golden Mexican Orange hedge plants for sale?
Yes, Golden Mexican Orange hedge plants are available in different plant sizes and formats. Choose the option that best suits your planting requirements, desired hedge density and growing conditions.

Delivery & Returns

We offer delivery within 50 miles of our nursery, making it convenient to have your Golden Mexican Orange hedge plants delivered directly to your property within our local delivery area.
Delivery outside the 50-mile area may also be available depending on your location and order. If you are unsure whether your address is within our delivery area, please contact us before placing your order.

Free delivery is available on most qualifying UK mainland orders, excluding Premium Products and subject to the applicable minimum spend for the packaging type.

Standard-sized boxes: Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100, or £7.99 charge.
Tall-sized boxes: Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100, or £14.99 charge.
Pallet deliveries: Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £350, or £60 charge.
Pleached trees: Specialist delivery is free on orders over £1,500, or £450 charge.

Delivery charges and minimum spends may vary according to plant size, packaging and delivery requirements.
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