Mock Orange vs Manchurian Apricot - TreeTime.ca

Mock Orange vs Manchurian Apricot

Philadelphus coronarius

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

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Mock Orange
Manchurian Apricot

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.

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange to yellow
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Flowers: large, white
Flowers: white to light pink
Fruit: small apricot
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: english dogwood