Scientific Name
Syringa oblata
Common Name
Early lilac

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 6
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to afternoon shade; loose, well-drained soil
Height: 10 to 12 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: --
Flower/Fruit: Pale purple to purple-lilac flowers on broad, 2 to 5" panicle in late spring
Foliage: Opposite, simple, orbicular-ovate leaves; 2 to 4" wide and 3" long; dark green to bluish green; new growth has bronze tinge; reddish to reddish purple fall color
Comments: --
Cultivars: Frank Never
   


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