Littleleaf Mock Orange (Philadelphus microphyllus)

Family: Hydrangeaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Philadelphus microphyllus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. Formerly used as food. No more details are given. — Formerly used as food.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocky places in sunny rocky canyons and piñon-juniper woodland, 1200 - 3000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)