Littleleaf Mockorange (Philadelphus microphyllus) is a beautiful deciduous shrub featuring reddish-gray bark and glossy medium-green leaves, with a profusion of fragrant, white flowers in the early summer. The foliage turns yellow in the fall. Add Littleleaf Mockorange to garden beds or borders, foundation plantings, the edges of woodland or shade gardens, or use as an informal hedge. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
Littleleaf Mockorange
Native to Cache County: No
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) or Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Mature Size: 4 - 5' tall and wide
Spacing: 3 - 5' apart
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Season: June
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun or Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: No
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Tolerant of many soil types as long as they are well-drained, including sand, loam, or non-heavy clay.
Littleleaf Mockorange provides nectar for pollinators and habitat and nesting sites for birds and other animals.