Description
Latin: Syringa vulgaris
Height: 12 ft
Spread: 9 feet, plant 3ft spacing for Shelterbelt purposes
Light: full sun – half shade
Hardiness Zone: 2a
Growth rate: moderately fast
The Common lilac is a highly popular dense shrub that is great to plant as a row in your Shelterbelt, road and laneway plantings, privacy purposes, and for ornamental value near the home. Adaptable to a wide variety of soils, including moderately alkaline soil, and are drought tolerant. The Common lilac suckers. The common lilac has a deep purple flower and is very fragrant. The more sun you plant these shrubs in, the more flowers you will ultimately get.
(Trees are sold in bundles of 10. Seedlings range from 8-20 inches. Trees are shipped in May via Canada post expedited services, you will then receive a delivery notice inside your mailbox. You will be notified by email once they are sent out. Please note: an admin/ app fee of $25 will be added to your order during checkout)