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Wild Mock Orange

Philadelphus Lewisii

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Overview

Philadelphus lewisii, or Wild Mock Orange, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It features lush, green foliage and fragrant, white blooms resembling orange blossoms, which emerge in late spring to early summer. This hardy plant matures at 4-8 feet in height and width, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Ideal for hedges or accent planting, it attracts pollinators while providing a captivating sensory experience. USDA zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type Shrub

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — Philadelphus lewisii thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9 and prefers full sun to partial shade, image 38

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Hydrangeaceae

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Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; it is adaptable to a variety of soil types, image 56

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — Ideal for hedges or accent planting, it attracts pollinators while providing a captivating sensory, image 57

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — is a deciduous shrub revered for its fragrant; often reaching between 4 to 8 feet in height and spreading, image 59

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — a care tip that should be communicated to the client for optimal enjoyment of their garden's mock orange

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — Often reaching between 4 to 8 feet in height and spreading about 4 to 6 feet in width; which serves as a, image 60

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; it is adaptable to a variety of soil types but performs

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — Ideal for hedges or accent planting, it attracts pollinators while providing a captivating sensory, image 32

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — It is adaptable to a variety of soil types but performs best in well-drained loams; consider incorporating this North

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — a care tip that should be communicated to the client for optimal enjoyment of their garden's mock orange, image 47

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — blooming profusely in late spring to early summer

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — Philadelphus lewisii, or Wild Mock Orange, is a deciduous shrub native to North America; which emerge in late spring

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — this shrub presents an arching form that can provide a natural; shrub with white blooms, image 61

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — creating a sanctuary that celebrates the intersection of utility

Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — which emerge in late spring to early summer; shrub for full or half, image 54

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

Philadelphus Lewisii

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