Botanical Name: Common Names:
Syringa vulgaris Congo Lilac, Common Lilac,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
Common Lilac is an exotic deciduous perennial shrub or tree with a shrub-like habit. It produces purple to red flowers, adding seasonal colour to plantings. The foliage is shed in winter, revealing its branching structure. Commonly used in gardens, parks and larger landscapes, it can be planted as a specimen or in groupings for mass effect. Suitable for mixed borders or as part of a layered planting scheme. Grows to approx. 10m H.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
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