Virginia Creeper vs Mock Orange - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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Mock Orange
Virginia Creeper

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.

Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.

Virginia Creeper makes a beautiful ornamental plant for your garden; its attractive foliage turns from green to deep red in the fall. Birds will love its red berries.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: small, hard, purple
Flowers: large, white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high




Toxicity: berries are toxic
Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy