Dolgo Crab Apple vs Mock Orange - TreeTime.ca

Dolgo Crab Apple vs Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Malus x Dolgo

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Mock Orange
Dolgo Crab Apple

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.

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large, white
Flowers: white
Fruit: small apples
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: dolgo apple