Arbutus

Mock Orange

About Arbutus and Mock Orange

Arbutus

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Mexico

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

1269

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-7

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Arbutus

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Philadelphus

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Pfeifensträucher

In French

arbousier

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Arbitus

Philadelphus

In Greek

κουμαριά

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

árbuto

Philadelphus

In Polish

mącznik

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

arbutus

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Cornales

Family

Ericaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

8179

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Mock Orange. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Mock Orange

Season and care of Arbutus and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Arbutus and Mock Orange Physical Information

Arbutus and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Mock Orange are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Arbutus and Mock Orange

Care of Arbutus and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.