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Mock Orange vs Russian Mountain Ash

Philadelphus coronarius

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Mock Orange
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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.

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: large, white
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: russian rowan