This deciduous shrub has upright slender stems that form a rounded bushy habit. It has mid-green pointed rounded leaves with toothed margins and the white slightly fragrant cup-shaped flowers appear in a raceme during early summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Philadelphus pubescensis naturally found in North America from Tennessee to western Arkansas growing in woodlands in moderately fertile well drained moist soils. It prefers a wind protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Mock Orange is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted as a specimen in parks and gardens or used as filler in a mixed shrub borders. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and is planted in cottage gardens and commercial sites. ID 2742

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Philadelphus(fil-a-DEL-fus) pubescens(pew-BES-sen-s)

Hydrangeaceae(hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Hydrangea and Mock Orange Family