Common Lilac

$25.00

Zone: 3-7
Mature Form: Upright, multi-stemmed, oval
Size: 5′ to 8′ Tall by 8′ Diameter
Best Light: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Best Soil: Acidic, well-drained, moist
Color Change: Purple to white
Landscape Uses: Specimen, shrub borders, screens
Companion Plants: Honeylocust, Serviceberry, Lilac, Quince, Coneflower

This is an understory tree

48 in stock

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Description

Syringa vulgaris

Size at Pick-up: Approx. 2 to 5 feet tall in a 3-gallon container

Description/Attributes:

• Extremely hardy and thrives with little care
• Can handle frigid weather but prefers a cool, moderate temperature
• Generally have a short blooming time—just three to four weeks in spring
• Lilac flowers give off a strong, sweet fragrance that fills the air