Botanical Name: Philadelphus microphyllus
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Common Name: Littleleaf Mockorange  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Littleleaf mockorange is a deciduous shrub with an upright to rounded form, growing about 6 feet tall and for feet wide. It has small, narrow, finely textured green foliage, turning yellow in autumn. Fragrant, white, four-petaled flowers appear in clusters from late spring to early summer. Bark is reddish-brown and exfoliating. A Utah native, it is found is shady canyons. A wonderful addition to the shrub or foundation border.