Mockorange - Golden
Golden Mockorange, Fragrant, Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus', has single, white flowers that bloom among the gorgeous golden yellow leaves. This deciduous shrub's deliciously sweet white flowers delight the senses in late spring. The compact form creates an excellent accent plant in any landscape. Golden Mockorange is relatively free from disease and thrives in dry conditions. It grows to around 6 ft. tall, with a spread of 4-5 feet. The leaves emerge brilliant golden in the spring, fading to a pleasing lime-green by summer. It thrives best with light shade and moderate water. An old fashioned favorite, this plant is at home in the shrub border. Allow ample room for arching branches. Mock orange has many uses in the landscape and its especially enjoyable when grown near a walkway, patio or driveway where one can enjoy its beauty and fragrance. ... get more information
Spice Bush The Spicebush, Lindera bezoin, is a native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which typically grows 6-12' high. Clusters of tiny, aromatic, greenish-yellow flowers bloom along the branches in early spring before the foliage emerges. Female plants need a male pollinator in order to set fruit, however. Thick, oblong, light green leaves (to 5" long) turn an attractive yellow in autumn. The larva (caterpillar) of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly feeds on the leaves of this shrub. Lindera is named for the Swedish botanist, Johann Lindler. It is used for shrub borders, shade or woodland gardens, moist areas along streams or ponds, native plant gardens or naturalized plantings. They are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open and wide-spreading.
