little-leaf mock orange
Also known as: desert syringa
A compact, upright, deciduous shrub with flaking, dark brown bark, small elliptical, mid- to dark green leaves and strongly fragrant white flowers in late spring or early summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- little-leaf mock orange (Philadelphus microphyllus)
- Genus
- Philadelphus
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of little-leaf mock orange
Distribution map
Mexico, USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of little-leaf mock orange
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little-leaf mock orange care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningCut 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings.
Growing
GrowingPlant 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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