little-leaf mock orange

How to Grow and Care for little-leaf mock orange

little-leaf mock orange · Philadelphus microphyllus
Also known as: desert syringa

Plant in neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can tolerate dryer soils once well established.

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Planting and Growing little-leaf mock orange

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Plant in neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can tolerate dryer soils once well established.

How to Water little-leaf mock orange?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for little-leaf mock orange?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for little-leaf mock orange?

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What Soil Is Best for little-leaf mock orange?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for little-leaf mock orange?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize little-leaf mock orange?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune little-leaf mock orange?

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate little-leaf mock orange?

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings.

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How to Transplant little-leaf mock orange?

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How to Care for little-leaf mock orange in Winter?

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How to Plant little-leaf mock orange?

Plant in neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can tolerate dryer soils once well established.

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How to Repot little-leaf mock orange?

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How to Harvest little-leaf mock orange?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of little-leaf mock orange

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Attributes of little-leaf mock orange

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginMexico, USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Philadelphus microphyllus
Genus
Philadelphus
Family
Hydrangeaceae
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