Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in spring
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Ligustrum sinense
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Chinese privet
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Chinese privet
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Chinesischer Liguster
In French
Philadelphus
Chinese privet
In Spanish
Philadelphus
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
In Greek
Philadelphus
Κινέζοι privet
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Ligustrina
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Chiński ligustr
In Latin
Philadelphus
Chinese privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Genus
Philadlephus
Ligustrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Oleeae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Chinese Privet. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Chinese Privet doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chinese Privet has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Chinese Privet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet
Season and care of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Chinese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Chinese Privet Physical Information
Mock Orange and Chinese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese Privet flower color: White
- Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet
Care of Mock Orange and Chinese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
