scentless mockorange Hydrangeaceae Philadelphus inodorus L. symbol: PHIN5 Leaf: Opposite, simple, oblong to ovate, sparsely serrated to entire, 2 to 4 inches long, green above, lighter below. Flower: Perfect, showy, white, solitary or clustered, about 1 inch in diameter, non-fragrant, appearing in late spring to early summer. Fruit: Dry, four-parted capsule, 1/2 inch long, persistent. Twig: Slender, light brown to reddish brown, raised leaf scar, 3 bundle scars, hidden bud. Bark: Light brown, coarsely shreddy. Form: Shrub, with an overall rounded shape and arching branches, reaching up to 10 feet tall. Looks like: mockorange - mockorange - hoary mockorange - beautybush Additional Range Information: Philadelphus inodorus is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting scentless mockorange. More: Fall Color External Links: USDA Plants Database © Copyright 2016, Virginia Tech Dept. of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, all rights reserved. Photos and text by: John Seiler, Edward Jensen, Alex Niemiera, and John Peterson