Philadelphus coronarius - Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius - Mock Orange

- multi-stemmed deciduous shrub covered with pure white blooms in Spring
- abundant four-petaled lightly fragrant white flowers in small clusters
- shape of each flower said to resemble orange blossoms, thus its common name
- green leaves grow in opposite pairs along the branches
- stiff upright branches are dense and twiggy; has a suckering habit
- benefits from periodic pruning for prettiest look; recommended pruning approach is to cut out 1/3 of stems every year
- blooms on old wood, so best pruned right after flowering
- bark exfoliates with age
- crushed leaves can be used as a soap-like cleaner
- great in full sun to part shade, but will flower most abundantly in sun
- can appreciate a wide variety of soils, but prefers moist and well-drained
- generally 10-12 ft tall by 10-12 ft wide
- grows in zones 4-8

- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp
- ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer