28+ Mock Orange Blossom Tree

Mock orange philadelphus coronarius is a deciduous flowering shrub with fragrant citrus scented blossoms. The blooms are very fragrant and the foliage is lush and green.

Gender Variation In A Monoecious Woody Vine Schisandra Chinensis

Mock orange blossom tree

This plant grows well in most levels of sun requires neutral soil conditions and tolerates the wind very well. Since mock orange blooms in late spring to early summer they are usually cut back once a year in late may or june. Full sun to partial shade 6 10 bloom time.

The mock orange philadelphus shrub originates from a variety of regions around the world including central and north america parts of asia and south eastern europe. Mulching the area around the shrub will help the soil retain moisture and minimize watering needs. Mock orange blooms on the previous year s wood.

About mock oranges the mockorange shrub is most appreciated for its fragrant scent and therefore best used in an area adjacent to a driveway walkway or patio where the scent can easily be encountered. Like lilac mock orange bushes should be pruned right after blooms have faded so you do not accidentally cut off next year s flowers. Your mock orange shrub will require consistent moisture until it s established and though it is somewhat drought tolerant the bush prefers to be kept in moist conditions.

Mock orange trees philadelphus coronarius are desirable for their fragrant white spring blossoms. It has a naturally vase shaped appearance but can be pruned annually to encourage a dense form. They are deciduous loose their leaves in winter and produce their flowers for about five weeks in mid june to late august depending on local conditions.

Mock oranges are not usually heavy feeders though a water soluble all purpose fertilizer may be used in late winter early spring as needed if you feel the plant is not growing as well as it should. A wonderful orange blossom like fragrance makes this showy white flowered shrub very popular. Mid to late summer bareroot 4 to 8 10.

Plantpostings Plant Of The Month Mock Orange