Philadelphus Lewisii (N)
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Common Name —— Lewis’ mock orange
Family —————— Hydrangeaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 4 – 10
Form ——————— upright narrow shrub
Height/Spread ——– 1.2 – 3.6 m / 1.0 – 2.7 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– dry; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— deciduous; oblong; opposite; simple; 3-veined; rough
Fall Colour ———— yellow
Flower —————— white; small; scented
Fruit ——————— light brown; small; 4-celled dried capsule
Bark ——————— light brown-grey
Smell ——————– smell of orange blossom
Limitation ————- seeds are poisonous; regular pruning needed to keep pleasant form
Use ———————– for erosion control; on hillside; stream back stabilzation
