Profile
Manchurian Lilac
Syringa patula
Deciduous Shrub
Height |
5 - 7 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
4 - 6 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Compact growth, rounded form; fragrant, lilac purple flowers often in pairs at the end of twigs; sun; pH 6.0-7.5; produces few seed capsules; deep maroon to purple fall color; non-suckering. |
Limitations |
Susceptible to lilac leaf miner in SE. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Northern China |
Cultivars |
‘Miss Kim’ purple buds opening to paler flowers; grows to 6' tall and 5' wide. |
