Syringa vulgaris
COMMON LILAC
Oleaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
7m
Plant habit
 
7m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white, cream, pink, mauve, crimson, purple or combinations

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer
 
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Syringa vulgaris
COMMON LILAC
Oleaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
7m
Plant habit
 
7m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white, cream, pink, mauve, crimson, purple or combinations

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & formal designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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