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Syringa villosa

 
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Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Syringa (si-RING-gah) (Info)
Species: villosa (vil-OH-suh) (Info)

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Category:
Shrubs

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral darylmitchell On Sep 19, 2005, darylmitchell from Saskatoon, SK
(Zone 3a) wrote:

Villosa lilac is actually hardy to zone 3. It is a non-suckering lilac introduced from northern China and Mongolia. Its form is a wide globe shape and has a medum growth rate. The species is long-lived (50+ years).

This lilac is deep-rooted, drought-tolerant and non-competitive with neighbouring plants. It performs best in well drained clay or loam soils. Salt tolerance is good. Leaves are dark green, opposite and heavily textured. Flowers are in clusters at ends of branches, and bloom from mid to late June. Full sun is required for the best bloom quality. Wildlife will use it for cover, but seldom for food.

Villosa lilac does not do well in sandy soil, arid regions or poorly drained sites. It can be attacked by borers, scale insects or leaf miners. Lilac seeds can germinate, causing it to look weedy. Spreading branches and unwanted seedlings can be pruned to maintain its appearance.



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