Scientific Name
Syringa x persica
Common Name
Persian lilac

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Height: 4 to 8 feet
Width: 5 to 10 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Upright; slightly arching branches
Flower/Fruit: Pale lilac flowers on 2 to 3" panicles on previous season's growth; fragrant
Foliage: Opposite, simple dark green leaves; 1 to 2.5" long
Comments: Smaller and more heat tolerant than S. vulgaris; very susceptible to mildew; prune to keep center open
Cultivars: --
   


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