Chinese Lilac

Syringa X Chinensis

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Overview

The Chinese Lilac, Syringa x chinensis, is a deciduous hybrid shrub, typically reaching heights of 8-12 ft with a spread of 6-10 ft. Prized for its fragrant, lavender-pink flowers that bloom in late spring, it offers an eye-catching display. This cold-hardy, sun-loving plant prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Its compact form is excellent for small gardens, hedges, and is attractive to pollinators, enhancing any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Climate Alpine

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — Prized for its fragrant, lavender-pink flowers that bloom in late spring, it offers an eye-catching display

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Alpine

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Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — The plant prefers well-drained

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 and can withstand cold winters

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — It requires moderate maintenance, including annual pruning to maintain its shape and promote vigorous blooming

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — shrub for full or half

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — shrub with lavender and purple blooms

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — Prized for its fragrant, lavender-pink flowers that bloom in late spring, it offers an eye-catching display; each cluster

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — typically reaching heights of 8-12 ft with a spread of 6-10 ft; with a spread of approximately 6 to 10 feet

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — is a deciduous hybrid shrub; this cold-hardy, sun-loving plant prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — Its compact form is excellent for small gardens; typically reaching heights of 8-12 ft with a spread of 6-10 ft

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — This cold-hardy, sun-loving plant prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; fertile soil with a pH that is slightly

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — enhancing any landscape design; providing a verdant backdrop for its floral display

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — and is attractive to pollinators; is a hybrid specimen renowned for its fragrant and prolific spring bloom

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