hoary mockorange Hydrangeaceae Philadelphus pubescens Loisel. symbol: PHPU4 Leaf: Opposite, simple, oblong to ovate, coarsely serrated, 2 to 4 inches long, green above, gray fuzzy below. Flower: Attractive, white, four petals, yellow anthers, 1 inch across, 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 12 feet tall. Looks like: mockorange - scentless mockorange - mockorange - beautybush Additional Range Information: Philadelphus pubescens is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting hoary 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