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Mock orange

Philadelphus spp.
Other uses3
Shrub3×2.5 mzone 5–7light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Mock orange is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
3 m
Spread
2.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
30 years
First yield
after 3 years
Hardiness
zone 5–7
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture
dry – moist
pH
5.5 – 7.5

Uses

Other uses3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Mock orange: how big does it get?

Mock orange (Philadelphus spp.) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.

Mock orange: what site does it need?

Mock orange tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Mock orange: is it hardy?

Mock orange is listed as hardy in zone 5–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Mock orange: will it grow in Central Europe?

Mock orange is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

Mock orange: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Mock orange. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Mock orange: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Other uses 3/10.

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