Syringa vulgaris

Species

Shrub

Family	Oleaceae
Synonyms	Lilac caerulea, Lilac cordatifolia, Lilac suaveolens, Liliacum album, Syringa albiflora, Syringa amoena, Syringa bicolor, Syringa caerulea, Syringa carlsruhensis, Syringa cordifolia, Syringa latifolia, Syringa lilac, Syringa marliensis, Syringa nigricans, Syringa notgeri, Syringa philemon, Syringa rhodopaea, Syringa rhodopea, Syringa versaliensis, Syringa virginalis
Common names	Common Lilac

Climatic Suitability
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Syringa vulgaris: closeup leaves — Credit: msieges

Syringa vulgaris: closeup flowers — Credit: yvesbas

Syringa vulgaris: closeup fruit — Credit: bemma

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Paginate to left

Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 5 m

Spread in cultivation 2 – 4 m

Origin Exotic

Flower colour Pink, purple, white

Flower period summer

Leaf loss Evergreen

Risk allergen

Site

Urban space type Garden

Use screen

Soil texture clay, loam, sand

Soil pH alkaline, neutral

Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade

Tolerance Moderate drought
High frost

Growth rate Medium

Biodiversity Insect Pollinator

Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

Unsuitable Suitable

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