Western Chokecherry vs Mock Orange - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Mock Orange
Western Chokecherry

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.

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: large, white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry