A. Mock orange, Philadelphus spp., is a large shrub that flowers April-May. Since the flower buds are produced on the previous year's growth, it's best to prune after the flowering period. Remove ...

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. That is certainly true of three shrubs that offer the wonderful scent of orange flowers and thus have earned the common name mock orange. The ...

For gardeners with limited space, a hearty shrub or small tree that produces fragrant blossoms nearly year-round might be a good choice. Mock orange fills that bill. The common name mock orange is ...

One of the sad things about moving is you can’t always take your favorite plants with you. Especially if they’re growing in your neighbor’s yard. One of my favorite shrubs is the old-fashioned ...

DEAR GARDEN COACH: I enjoyed your article on plant adaptations; it got me thinking about something I recently discovered when looking for a plant called mock orange. There were two — Pittosporum ...

Q • When, if ever, is the best time to trim and shape my mock orange bush? It is three years old and bloomed a little for the first time this year. I’ve been trimming it back in the fall and might ...