Pruning Mock Orange
Mock-orange is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 1 to 6 m tall. The plant is native to North America, Central America, Asia, and in southeast Europe. They got their name because the flowers look similar to that of an orange and lemon flower. Pruning a Mock-orange at the right time is essential. Prune after the shrub had finished flowering, cut out all of the stems which have just flowered. To read more on how to prune a Mock-orange visit http://www.gardenseeker.com/pruning/pruning_philadelpus.htm.
Posted by tammypage on 9/4/2009
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A: It sounds like your mock orange is in need a rejuvenation pruning. To do that, and not lose the vigor of the plant, I suggest that you wait until next spring and prune before it re-leafs. Get long-handled loppers and reach into the base of the plant and cut everything out, as close to the ground as possible.
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This is probably the most important step in the care of any mock orange variety. On an established plant one should prune out about one-third of the old growth. On newly planted shrubs, wait until after the second year to do any major pruning.
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Pruning Mock Orange Shrubs: ... Your yearly pruning needs to take into account that mock orange blooms on the prior year's growth. Therefore, to avoid missing out on flowering next year, prune immediately after the blooming period. On stems that have just finished flowering, prune off growth above where you see outer...
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The time of pruning should be based on when a plant flowers. Spring-flowering (before May) shrubs such as forsythia, deutzia, lilac, viburnum, mock-orange, and spirea flowers on buds formed the previous summer or fall.
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Mock orange is a fast growing shrub. At maturity it can be 10 to 12 feet high and equally as wide. It can become leggy if not provided with an annual pruning.
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How to Prune Mock Orange & Other Shrubs. The mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a deciduous, early summer-flowering shrub that has very fragrant white ...
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Mock Orange, Philadelphus coronarius, thrive in full sun or light shade in almost any soil, but do best in moist but well-drained soil supplemented with peat moss, leaf mold or compost. Probably the reason that your plant has not bloomed is a lack of pruning.
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Philadelphus - the Mock Orange bush - needs pruning at the correct time for good flowering. Prune it right after flowering as we show you how and when to prune your Mock Orange, Philadelphus ... The secret of correct pruning is not really a secret at all - You just need to know when and how to prune your Mock Orange Tree.
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A thread in the Trees, Shrubs and Conifers forum, titled pruning mock orange ... Could anybody give me some tips on pruning mock orange? My mom wants me to help her this weekend. I know that they bloom on old wood, but how much do you cut back on the branches that bloomed this year? The thing is just gorgeous, and I don't...
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Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Sweet Mock Orange, English Dogwood (Philadelphus coronarius) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden... ... It took a little research but I found out that it is a Mock Orange. I also read somewhere that it is the flower used...
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