Mock Orange vs Tamarix Juniper - TreeTime.ca

Mock Orange vs Tamarix Juniper

Philadelphus coronarius

Juniperus sabina Tamariscifolia

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Mock Orange
Tamarix Juniper

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.

Tamarix Juniper has attractive, year round, blue-green foliage that will pop on a winter landscape. Not only does it provide winter interest, Tamarix Juniper is unique in that it does not “hug” the ground as one would expect. If you're looking for a shrub that is low maintenance, rabbit resistant, and tolerant of a variety of conditions, try Tamarix Juniper.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Tamarix Juniper Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large, white
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: english dogwood