Mock Orange
I have had this little mock orange shrub (Phileadelphia lewisii ssp. blizzard) for several years, a gift from my daughter-in-law. It has had a very tough life in my Tok, Alaska location, with very cold, very dry conditions.
This year, like a tiny miracle, it leafed out just a bit, and put forth two lovely, very aromatic flowers. Survival!
I believe this particular shrub is native to western North America, USDA lists it as hardy to -40F (-40C) but it has survived through some -60sF winters.
We don't seem to get colder than -50sF in winter anymore, maybe now this little beauty will thrive.
Mock Orange
I have had this little mock orange shrub (Phileadelphia lewisii ssp. blizzard) for several years, a gift from my daughter-in-law. It has had a very tough life in my Tok, Alaska location, with very cold, very dry conditions.
This year, like a tiny miracle, it leafed out just a bit, and put forth two lovely, very aromatic flowers. Survival!
I believe this particular shrub is native to western North America, USDA lists it as hardy to -40F (-40C) but it has survived through some -60sF winters.
We don't seem to get colder than -50sF in winter anymore, maybe now this little beauty will thrive.