My mock orange has not begun budding at all; in fact it looks dead. I have seen others that look the same. Is this normal for this time of year in Missouri?
Check the branches; do they bend or break and snap off?
Scratch the bark; you should see green under the bark if the branches are still alive.
If you are seeing other Mock Orange Slow to bud or leaf out, it is likely to timing.
You can also talk with your County Extension Office to see if they have any info on the regions shrubs and the weather effects in the garden.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/mock-orange-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
Dear Team , What is the best PH factor soil for mock orange plants ???
Soil pH: prefers 4.0 - 7.0, tolerates higher
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/mock-orange-bushes.htm
what are the worma and how do L get rid of them?
This may be Mock Orange Sawfly infestation.
Remove as many by hand as possible.
This link will help you.
My mock orange won't bloom. What am I doing wrong?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/no-flowers-on-mock-orange.htm
nt I would like to keep in in a large container near my garage where there is full sun
You can, but be aware that Japanese maples are well suited for container. This is the reason that you see them able to grow there with little care. A mock orange will require yearly root pruning, and top maintenance along with keeping the soil rich in nutrients, and the pH balanced, since they don't normally grow in container.
This collection of articles will give you an idea of their care needed: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange
Hi Is anyone able to identify this plant for me. It’s not a rose as has no thorns. Does off every winter and re grows in spring.
I believe this is a Mock Orange.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mock-orange/mock-orange-bushes.htm
I have an orange bush which was given to me as a present approx 2 and a half years ago. every year the plant grows well and produces blossom but I have never had any fruit as yet. I noticed recently that the bush was covered in small brown aphids which leave a sticky substance on the leaves. I have sprayed it with a general bug killer but although they have reduced greatly it hasn't cleared them and although I have physically removed all I can see, more seem to keep appearing. Is there a special spray that I should use. At the moment, I leave the bush out all summer but bring it in to my conservatory once the frosts start. I tried to leave it out last winter in a sheltered spot with a special plant cover over it but the movement of the cover just seemed to knock most of the leaves off.
Lack of fruit development, as well as susceptibility to insect pests like aphids, are often related to soil fertility and plant nutrition.
I recommend that in spring you repot it into a larger container with a good potting soil. Use a complete organic fertilizer customized for citrus, spring and fall.
Use a preventive insect pest repellent spray every couple of weeks, rather than waiting for an infestation to develop and then having to control it with harsh chemistry. Neem oil is one option.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/no-fruit-on-orange-trees.htm