How to Use mock orange in a Sentence

mock orange

noun
  • Same goes for mock orange, flowering quince, and deutzia.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The syringa is nicknamed mock orange because the sweet fragrance of its white flowers are similar to the scent of orange blossoms.
    — Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The orange-blossom fragrance of the native mock orange is so delightful that many gardeners plant the shrub close to a patio or sitting area.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The orange-blossom fragrance of the native mock orange is so delightful that many gardeners plant the shrub close to a patio or sitting area.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • The orange-blossom fragrance of the native mock orange is so delightful that many gardeners plant the shrub close to a patio or sitting area.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Growing fragrant plants, such as mock orange, lilacs, and heliotropes, near front doors and driveways can make walking to your door after a long day of work a truly transportive experience.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026

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