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Philadelphus satsumi
Common name:
Satsuma mock orange
Family:
Hydrangeaceae (hydrangea family)
Distribution:
Japan
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
This large, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub has a fast growth rate and reaches 8' tall with stiff, straight, ascending branches that arch at the tips. Lightly fragrant, 1" white flowers bloom in May. Fall color is yellow or non-existent. Would make a good specimen or use in a mass or shrub border. Plant in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil supplemented with organic matter.
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Locations
1:
FLS: CC23
(CC23)
• Accession: D2001-0758.001 • Origin: Japan • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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Individual