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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Sweet Mock-Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)

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European Mock-Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)

Persisting from cultivation, the European Sweet Mock-Orange is a rare escape in North Carolina.

Hot Springs, Madison Co. NC 5/11/08.

European Mock-Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) flower

Similar to the native Scentless Mock-Orange (Philadelphus inodorus), but with scented flowers with only 20-50 stamens, versus 60-90 for Scentless Mock-Orange.

Hot Springs, Madison Co. NC 5/11/08.

European Mock-Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) bark

The bark is somewhat shreddy.

Hot Springs, Madison Co. NC 5/11/08.

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