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- Q.Mock Orange Blooms - My mock orange in calgary growing well for almost 14 years,never bloomed! Can u help?
- Q.Sooty Canker Disease. - Mock orange shrub developed sooty canker and was removed. Question: Does canker disease (spores)live in soil after plant has ...
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- Q.Saving An Old Mock Orange Bush - My Mock Orange bush is ancient and,although it blooms each year, it has fewer flowers. People tell me it is ...
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- Q.PH For Mock Orange Shrub - What is the ph need for mock orange - acid or alkaline
- Q.Mock Orange Bush - Please help! I cut back my very large mock orange tree late last summer, but now there is no sign of ...
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Kamal on
June 19, 2017
Calgary.T2W 5A9Q.Mock orange blooms
My mock orange in calgary growing well for almost 14 years,never bloomed! Can u help?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 22, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/no-flowers-on-mock-orange.htm
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- Asked by
georgianf on
July 6, 2017
Phoenix AzQ.Sooty Canker disease.
Mock orange shrub developed sooty canker and was removed. Question: Does canker disease (spores)live in soil after plant has been removed? If so, what can I do to prevent disease from spreading to any replacement or surrounding plant. Thanks for the help. Georgian
Answered by
heather on
July 7, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes, it can live in the soil, but not for very long periods. After the tree is removed, make sure to remove as much of the debris from the tree as possible, such as leaves or bark. Treat the area with a fungicide and then wait 1 full year before planting anything new in that area.
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trevanne_304 on
July 25, 2017
Burntwood, StaffordshireQ.Mock Orange shrub
When is the best time to plant the above?
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David Wynne on
July 25, 2017A.If it is in a pot - anytime. If it is bare rooted, late autumn or early spring. In each case water well in.
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jeoflynn on
September 10, 2017
Rocky Point, PEI Canada, C0A 1H2Q.Saving an old Mock Orange bush
My Mock Orange bush is ancient and,although it blooms each year, it has fewer flowers. People tell me it is past time to (drastically) cut it back. How far down do I cut?
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MichiganDot on
September 10, 2017A.Wait until it enters winter dormancy; it is too late to prune this year. Most flowering shrubs need annual pruning to keep the plant flowering at its best. Rejuvenation pruning is one technic for vastly overgrown shrubs. In late winter, cut all the stems down to 6 inches. Fertilize when growth starts. A less drastic measure is to remove 1/3 of the stems every year to the ground. You might fudge a bit the first year and remove closer to 1/2 of the stems. Take out the oldest, largest ones. You will have more blooms the following year.
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Anonymous on
November 5, 2017Q.Transplanting a mock orange shrub that is in a congested garden area
What is the best way to transplant my mock orange shrub without harming it? It is close to a large gardenia bush, several day lilies, and a rose bush?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 6, 2017A.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/transplanting-mock-orange-shrubs.htmAlso try not to damage the roots of the nearby shrubs, but since the mock orange is being transplanted, keeping its roots intact is more critical.
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Lindi Stebbins on
February 7, 2018
Seymour, TN zone 7aQ.PH for mock orange shrub
What is the ph need for mock orange - acid or alkaline
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
February 7, 2018A.Mock orange is very adaptable. I came across a pH range of 5.4-8. Some sources recommend a slightly acidic soil but it does very well in the alkaline soils in my state.
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March 16, 2018Q.Mock Orange bush
Please help! I cut back my very large mock orange tree late last summer, but now there is no sign of life?! Have I killed it? I could provide a photo if required. Thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 16, 2018A.Check the branches of your shrub, do they bend or snap off?
Scratch the bark; do you see green under the bark?
These are very good ways to determine if your Mock Orange has died or is still viable.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
The articles below will refresh you on the care requirements and pruning information.
It is important to use sterile tools when pruning a Mock Orange.It may help you identify an issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/mock-orange-pruning.htm
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