Common Lilac

Tagged as: Lilac, Large Deciduous Shrubs

Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
Common Name: Common Lilac

Updated 1/2013

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Syringa vulgaris 'Charlotte Morgan'	flowers

Height: 8-15' Spread: 6-12' Habit/Form: Upright Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 3-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; tolerant of neutral soil pH; supplement with organic matter; susceptible to pest and disease problems.

Ornamental Characteristics: Upright leggy habit, prune after flowering; medium green leaves turn yellow fall color; fragrant flowers in various colors; many cultivars available.

Use in the Landscape: Specimen, in massed, screening or hedges, mixed shrub borders.

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