Tree Descriptions
Lavender Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
| Height: | 8-15’ |
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| 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.
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