Mock Orange vs Northern Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Mock Orange vs Northern Gooseberry

Philadelphus coronarius

Ribes oxyacanthoides

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Mock Orange
Northern Gooseberry

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.

Northern Gooseberry is a small, ornamental quality native shrub with prickly stems. You can plant it anywhere you'd plant Prickly Rose or Common Wild Rose, such as your yard.

Most people find Northern Gooseberry berries a bit tart for significant fresh eating but they are good for baking, wine or jam.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Northern Gooseberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: purple or purplish black
Flowers: large, white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: canada gooseberry, canadian gooseberry