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Siberian Crab Apple vs Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Malus baccata

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Mock Orange
Siberian 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.

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: large, white
Flowers: white
Fruit: red apples
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: siberian apple