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Fragrant white flowers of native Mock Orange shrub (Philadelphus lewisii). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Fragrant white flowers of native Mock Orange shrub (Philadelphus lewisii). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Fragrant white-flowered native Mock Orange shrub (Philadelphus lewisii). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.

Mock Orange

Philadelphus lewisii

  • Size at maturity: 6-10' tall, 4-10' wide
  • Canopy layer: large shrub
  • Light requirements: full sun to full shade
  • Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil
  • Growth rate: fast
  • Special features: fragrant blossoms

The common name of the Mock Orange refers to the beautiful white, sweetly fragrant blossoms which appear in abundance in late spring and early summer. The 1” flowers are in large clusters at the ends of the twigs, and are eventually replaced by clusters of 1/4” woody seed capsules. Mock Orange is widely used as an ornamental garden shrub. (Portland Plant List, 2016)

 

Photo Credit 1: "philadelphus lewisii" by Oregon State University is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo Credit 2: "File:Philadelphus lewisii 5.jpg" by ThayneT is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo Credit 3: Eileen Stark