Philadelphus lewisii, Mock orange
Philadelphus lewisii, Mock orange
A shrub that grows up to twelve feet tall and six feet wide. It has white fragrant flowers that smell like orange blossoms and bloom in the spring and summer. It is deciduous in the winter. It is best to prune in the late fall and winter. You can also lightly prune the plants after flowering. For structural pruning, it is best when the plant is deciduous. It is recommended to thin out the oldest stems annually to reduce overcrowding.
Plant with: Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier utahensis), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos species), Spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis), Ceanothus species, Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis), California Coffeeberry (Frangula californica), Oaks (Quercus species), and Gooseberry (Ribes species)
| Family Name | Hydrangeaceae |
| Species Name | Philadelphus lewisii |
| Common Name | Mock Orange |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 5-10’ x 5-6’ |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Soil Type | Medium drainage, loamy |
| Flower Color | White, yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring, summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Winter deciduous |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | -10° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies, bees |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Philadelphus lewisii, Mock orange
A shrub that grows up to twelve feet tall and six feet wide. It has white fragrant flowers that smell like orange blossoms and bloom in the spring and summer. It is deciduous in the winter. It is best to prune in the late fall and winter. You can also lightly prune the plants after flowering. For structural pruning, it is best when the plant is deciduous. It is recommended to thin out the oldest stems annually to reduce overcrowding.
Plant with: Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier utahensis), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos species), Spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis), Ceanothus species, Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis), California Coffeeberry (Frangula californica), Oaks (Quercus species), and Gooseberry (Ribes species)
| Family Name | Hydrangeaceae |
| Species Name | Philadelphus lewisii |
| Common Name | Mock Orange |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 5-10’ x 5-6’ |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Soil Type | Medium drainage, loamy |
| Flower Color | White, yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring, summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Winter deciduous |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | -10° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies, bees |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |