Littleleaf Mock Orange
Scientific Name: Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray
Synonyms: Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>linearis</i> Hu, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>minutus</i> (Rydb.) Hu, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>ovatus</i> Hu, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>occidentalis</i> (A. Nelson) Dorn, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray ssp. <i>occidentalis</i> (A. Nelson) C.L. Hitchc., Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray ssp. <i>stramineus</i> (Rydb.) C.L. Hitchc., Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray ssp. <i>typicus</i> C.L. Hitchc., Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson, Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson var. <i>occidentalis </i>, Philadelphus stramineus Rydb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Hydrangeaceae / Philadelphus L./ Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | PHMI4 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | PHMI4 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Littleleaf Mock Orange is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -23 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 115 |
| Hedge Tolerance | High |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 7.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 10 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 12 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 15.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 10 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed per Pound | 5000 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
