Common Caragana vs Mock Orange - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Mock Orange

Caragana arborescens

Philadelphus coronarius

Common Caragana
Mock Orange

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

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.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Mock Orange Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: large, white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: english dogwood