Mock Orange
Other Common Names: Scentless Mock Orange, English Dogwood Scientific Name: Philadelphus inodorus Native to Alabama: Yes |
Mock Orange |
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Ecological Benefits | ||
This plant provides food for: | ||
Native Bees | Other Birds | Small Mammals |
Other Plants Found in Alabama with Similar Ecological Benefits: | ||
Hoary Mock Orange (Philadelphus pubescens) |
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Habitat Requirements | |||
This plant prefers: | |||
Full Sun
(6+ hours of sun per day) Part Sun/Shade |
Average Watering |
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy, Clay, or Moist soil |
Leaf, Flower & Seed Identification | |||||
LEAF DESCRIPTION |
Mock Orange Leaves
© Steve R. Turner, Missouriplants.com Click on image to enlarge it |
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Leaf Characteristics Chart (PDF) | |||||
Shape: | Margin: | Arrangement: | Form: | ||
Ovate | Entire/Smooth | Serrate | Opposite | Simple | |
Description: | |||||
3-6 inches long and 1-3 inches wide; darker green on upper surface and lighter green underneath; upper surface does not have hairs while under surface may have few hairs; prominent veins on leaves |
FLOWER DESCRIPTION |
Mock Orange Flower
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Alan Cressler Click on image to enlarge it |
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Flower Shapes Chart (JPG) | |||||||
Color: White |
Shape: Cross |
Bloom Months: May – June |
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Description: | |||||||
1 inch across; white flowers occur in clusters of 3; petals are cup shaped; numerous yellow stamens in the center; somewhat fragrant scent | |||||||
SEED DESCRIPTION |
Mock Orange Fruit
Bruce Patterson – Go Botany Click on image to enlarge it |
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Type: Fruit – Capsule |
Description: Dry, 4-sectioned capsule; less than one inch in length and width; splits open when ripe |
Months in Seed: Summer |
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Plant spreads by: | |||
Seeds |
BARK DESCRIPTION |
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Color: Light brown to orange-brown |
Texture: Exfoliating (shredding); Appears paper-like |
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Description: | ||
When tree is young, bark is light brown; develops into an orange-brown color with a shredding-like texture; upward branching pattern | ||
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Quick Fact Sheet (Condensed Species Info) |
QR Code (Links to this Webpage) |
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Plant ID Sign (Text Only): Ready as-is PDF |
Plant ID Sign (Text Only): Editable Word Doc |
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Plant ID Sign (With Picture): Ready as-is PDF |
Plant ID Sign (With Picture): Editable Word Doc |
INFORMATION SOURCES FOR THIS PLANT