Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous dark green)
Soil Notes:
Prefers well-drained, moist soils with organic matter although it is adaptable to other soils
Range:
North Carolina to Georgia and Mississippi
Diagnostic Characteristics:
Opposite leaves are 4" long (considered to be the largest in the genus Philadelphus). The are usually serrated sparsely but will occasionally be entire. Flowers are 1 3/4-2" in diameter, cup-shaped, and occur in late spring to early summer. 1/2" long dry fruit capsules are persistent.
