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Common Snowberry vs Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Symphoricarpos albus

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Mock Orange
Common Snowberry

Mock Orange is an ornamental shrub known for its fragrant, white flowers. The scent is often described as orange-like with a hint of jasmine. Attractive to pollinators, hummingbirds, and humans alike.

Mock Orange is highly versatile, and can be used as an ornamental shrub, either alone or as a hedge. It is well suited for streambank stabilization and riparian zone restoration, due to its ability to grow in low, moist areas as well as those that are high and dry. Lewis Mock Orange also has the capability of being used in soil bioengineering projects such as live staking.

Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.

This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white waxy berries
Flowers: large, white
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: common snowberry