Tree Descriptions
Lavender Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
| Height: |
8-15’ |
| Width:
| 6-12’ |
| Growth Rate: |
moderate |
| Soil: |
sand, loam |
| Moisture: |
moist |
| Shade Tolerance: |
part shade |
| Bloom Time: |
May |
| Flower Color: |
white-purple |
| Uses: |
ornamental |
| Spacing: |
minimum 6’ x 6’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic, sandy to loam soil and full
sun to part shade. |
| Notes: |
Remove inflorensces after flowering ceases to promote better flowering,
juglone tolerant. |
This upright deciduous shrub, native to southern Europe, has large showy
clusters of fragrant lavender flowers that bloom in May. For optimum flowering,
old flower heads should be removed
and stems should be pruned after
flowering.
