Landscaping and pests topple hardy mock orange

By Heidi Bornhorst

~~<p>Mock orange hedges, once the toughest thing in town, are dying; they are drying up. What's going on?</p>
<p>Mock orange is one of Hawaii's best drought-tolerant and attractive hedge plants. It is in the orange family, Rutaceae, and comes from driest parts of India. For years it has been "bulletproof" -- a durable and versatile plant that doesn't need much care or precious water once it's well established in the ground.</p>
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Mock orange hedges, once the toughest thing in town, are dying; they are drying up. What's going on?

Mock orange is one of Hawaii's best drought-tolerant and attractive hedge plants. It is in the orange family, Rutaceae, and comes from driest parts of India. For years it has been "bulletproof" -- a durable and versatile plant that doesn't need much care or precious water once it's well established in the ground. Login for more...