Botanical name:Philadelphus tomentosusFamily:Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea family) Synonyms: Philadelphus coronarius var. tomentosus
Fuzzy Mock Orange is a deciduous shrub found in the
Himalayas, from Kashmir to SE Tibet. Bark is light grey, and the leaves
are ovate-lanceshaped, long pointed, 4-10 cm long. Leaves are
oppositely arranged, have irregularly toothed margins and 5 prominent
veins. Flowers are white, usually with 4 petals, 2-2.5 cm across.
Petals are ovate, and there are 4 triangular-ovate sepals. Flowers are
very fragrant, and are borne in clusters at the end of branches.
Flowering: May-June.