Koisia 'Sundance'

Choisya ternata 'Sundance'

Growth Characteristics
- Origin: Mexico
- Plant Form: Evergreen shrub
- Leaf Color: Bright yellow to golden, characterized by becoming brighter with increased sunlight exposure.
- Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers bloom in spring.
- Growth: Grows at a moderate rate and can reach a height and width of approximately 1.5 meters upon maturity.

Propagation Methods:
- Cuttings: Can be propagated via semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer. Cut cuttings about 10 cm in length, soak them in rooting hormone, and then plant them in potting soil.
- Seeds: Propagation by seeds is possible, but cuttings are more common.

Cultivation Methods:
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil with an acidic to neutral pH.
- Sunlight: Grows well in partial shade to full sun, but leaf colors become more vibrant in sunny locations. - Watering: It has moderate water requirements; care should be taken to avoid overwatering.
- Temperature: It is relatively cold-tolerant, but in very cold regions, protection such as mulching is necessary to prevent frost damage.

Uses in the Garden:
- Border Planting: It is suitable for use as a small hedge or boundary plant.
- Decorative Element: Due to its bright leaf color, it provides a decorative effect to the garden even during the non-flowering season.
- Container Cultivation: It is ideal for planting in containers and placing on terraces or balconies.

Important Pests and Control Methods:
- Diseases: It is generally resistant to diseases, but root rot may occur if waterlogged.
- Control: Proper drainage management and prevention of overwatering are important.
- Pests: Pests such as leafhoppers and aphids may occur.
- Control: Eco-friendly control using soapy water or refined oil is effective; insecticides may be used in severe cases. Koisia 'Sundance' is relatively easy to care for and breathes life into the garden with its bright and colorful leaves.

Plant Family	Rutaceae
Height	120~240cm
Spread	120~240cm
Colors	white
Bloom Period	May~June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-10°C

Koisia Ternata
Choisya ternata

horned mustard
Chorispora tenella