Mock Orange vs Mongolian Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Mock Orange vs Mongolian Cherry

Philadelphus coronarius

Prunus fruticosa

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Mock Orange
Mongolian Cherry

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.

Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large, white
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Fruit: tart dark red cherry
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry