Philadelphus microphyllus Littleleaf mock orange (Hydrangeaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Philadelphus microphyllus
Littleleaf mock orange
Deciduous shrub
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The Philadelphus microphyllus plant species is found in Western N. America - Utah and Colorado to California and New Mexico. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Littleleaf mock orange.

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Latin Name:  Philadelphus microphyllus
Common Name:  Littleleaf mock orange
Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry rocky places in sunny rocky canyons and piñon-juniper woodland, 1200 - 3000 metres[71, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any moderately fertile preferably dry soil[184], succeeding in thin soils over chalk and tolerating poor soils[200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in semi-shade but prefers a position in full sun where it will flower more freely[182, 200]. Hardy to about -20°c[184]. Plants grow best in the east and southeast of Britain, they are shy to flower in gardens with cool summers[11]. Plants are very tolerant of pruning, one third of the stems can be cut down to the ground each year in order to promote fresh growth and heavier flowering[202]. A very ornamental plant[1] with aromatic flowers smelling of pineapples[182].

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