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Syringa

Syringa is a genus of approximately 12 to 13 species of deciduous flowering shrubs and small trees in the olive family (Oleaceae), commonly known as lilacs.^[1]^[2] These plants are characterized by their opposite, undivided leaves, hollow stems, and large panicles of fragrant, tubular flowers that bloom in late spring, typically in shades of purple, lavender, white, or pink.^[3] Native to woodland and scrub habitats in southeastern Europe and temperate Asia—primarily China and the Balkans—lilacs are renowned for their ornamental value and have been widely cultivated for centuries.^[2]^[1] The genus name Syringa derives from the ancient Greek word syrinx, meaning "pipe" or "tube," referring to the hollow pith in the stems, which were historically used to fashion pipes or reeds.^[4] First formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, the taxonomy of Syringa has seen some variation in species counts, with modern authorities like the Plants of the World Online recognizing 13 accepted species, including notable ones such as the common lilac (S. vulgaris) from the Balkans and the Persian lilac (S. persica) from southwestern Asia.^[4]^[1] Key species exhibit diverse growth habits, from suckering multi-stemmed shrubs reaching 3–5 meters tall to tree-like forms up to 8 meters, all featuring heart-shaped to ovate leaves and inflorescences that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.^[5]^[6] Lilacs have a rich history of cultivation, with S. vulgaris introduced to Western Europe from the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century and becoming a staple in gardens by the 18th century, leading to thousands of hybrids bred primarily in France during the 19th century.^[7] In North America, species like the Japanese tree lilac (S. reticulata) were introduced in the late 19th century for ornamental landscaping, windbreaks, and urban plantings, valued for their hardiness in USDA zones 3–7 and resistance to many pests.^[8] Beyond aesthetics, lilac flowers yield essential oils for perfumes, and historically, parts of the plant were used in traditional medicine for treating fevers, rheumatism, and headaches, though such uses are now largely obsolete.^[9]^[10] Today, Syringa species symbolize renewal and are featured in festivals, such as the Rochester Lilac Festival, underscoring their cultural significance in temperate regions worldwide.^[4]

Biology and Morphology

Leaves and Growth Habit

Syringa species are deciduous shrubs or small trees that typically grow to heights of 2 to 8 meters, exhibiting a multi-stemmed habit that often leads to suckering from the base and the formation of dense thickets.^[11]^[9] The overall form is upright to rounded, with branches arising from multiple stems near ground level, contributing to a bushy appearance in many taxa.^[12] Leaves in the genus are arranged oppositely on the stems, simple, and entire-margined, generally ovate to lanceolate in shape and petiolate, though some species show subsessile or pinnatisect variations.^[13] They measure 5 to 12 cm in length on average, with widths of 3 to 8 cm, and are often pointed at the apex; the base may be rounded, truncate, or cordate in different species.^[9] For instance, Syringa vulgaris features heart-shaped (cordate) leaves that are dark gray-green and glabrous, while S. reticulata has elliptic to ovate leaves with slightly downy undersides.^[9]^[14] In series Pubescentes, leaves are pubescent, particularly on the abaxial surface, providing a denser texture compared to the glabrous foliage of series Syringa.^[15] Stems are stout and erect in youth, supporting the shrubby architecture, with bark that is smooth and gray to gray-brown on younger branches, featuring small raised lenticels and leaf scars. The pith within the stems is spongy and can be readily removed, resulting in hollow tubes—a feature referenced in the genus name.^[4] As plants mature, the bark develops longitudinal furrows, becomes fissured, and may peel or flake, adding textural interest to older specimens.^[16]^[17] This progression from smooth to rough bark is characteristic across the genus, though some species like S. reticulata retain a cherry-like, reddish-brown peeling quality longer on trunks.^[18]

Flowers

The flowers of Syringa species are borne in large, terminal panicles that typically measure 8–20 cm in length and often develop in pairs on the previous year's growth. These inflorescences consist of numerous small, perfect, hermaphroditic blooms arranged in a conical or pyramidal fashion, emerging from the shrub's upright branches. Each individual flower has a 4-merous corolla that is tubular at the base, approximately 6–10 mm long, flaring outward into four spreading lobes at the apex, measuring 5–8 mm across. The calyx is short and tubular with four teeth, enclosing two inserted stamens and a single pistil with a style.^[19]^[9]^[6] Flower color in the genus varies but is predominantly lavender to white across most species, such as the lilac-purple blooms of S. vulgaris, though certain variants and hybrids exhibit pinkish hues (e.g., in S. × chinensis) or pale yellow tones (e.g., in S. vulgaris 'Primrose'). The panicles are supported by the shrub's sturdy, opposite leaves, which provide structural stability during peak bloom. These fragrant blooms arise from essential oils, including monoterpenes like linalool as a key volatile component, along with compounds contributing coumarin-like notes that enhance the characteristic sweet, floral scent.^[6]^[20]^[21] Syringa species typically bloom in late spring, from May to June in temperate zones, with the flowering period lasting 2–3 weeks depending on local climate and cultivar. Pollination is primarily entomophilous, facilitated by insects such as long-tongued bees and butterflies that are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers.^[9]^[22]

Fruit and Seeds

The fruits of Syringa species are dry, leathery capsules, typically 1–2 cm long, that develop from the fertilized ovaries of the flowers. These capsules split longitudinally into two halves at maturity, releasing the enclosed seeds.^[6]^[23] Each capsule contains 2–6 flat, winged seeds, with the wing-like structures aiding in dispersal. Seed dispersal occurs primarily via wind (anemochory), facilitated by the lightweight, membranous wings, though gravity causes local drop and animals may occasionally transport seeds through adhesion or ingestion.^[9]^[23]^[24] Syringa seeds maintain viability for 1–2 years when stored in dry conditions, such as in bags or sacks at cool temperatures. Capsules begin green in summer, maturing to brown by autumn, at which point dehiscence typically occurs. In tree-form species like S. reticulata, capsules are somewhat larger, reaching up to 2.5 cm in length and often produced in prominent clusters.^[19]^[9]^[25]

Taxonomy and Classification

Etymology

The genus name Syringa originates from the Ancient Greek word syrinx, meaning "pipe" or "tube," in reference to the hollow or easily hollowed stems of plants in this group, which were historically used as reeds or pipes.^[6]^[4] The common name "lilac" derives from the Persian word nīlak (meaning "bluish," from nīl for "indigo" or "blue"), which entered Arabic as līlak and later Spanish and French as lilac, reflecting the pale bluish-purple hue of the flowers in early European introductions from the Middle East.^[26]^[27] The genus Syringa was formally established by Carl Linnaeus in his 1753 work Species Plantarum, where he described S. vulgaris and reassigned the name from its prior use for the unrelated mock-orange genus Philadelphus, whose stems also lent themselves to pipe-making; this reclassification has remained stable without major alterations.^[4]^[28]

Phylogenetic History

The genus Syringa belongs to the tribe Oleeae within the subfamily Oleoideae of the Oleaceae family. Molecular phylogenetic analyses using chloroplast genes like rbcL and nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences have positioned Syringa in the subtribe Ligustrinae, where it forms a clade with Ligustrum as its closest relative, characterized by shared traits such as opposite leaves and paniculate inflorescences.^[29] More distant relatives in the tribe Oleeae include Jasminum in the subtribe Jasmininae, with divergence supported by multi-locus datasets including trnL-F and rps16.^[30] The taxonomic history of Syringa began with Carl Linnaeus's 1753 description in Species Plantarum, establishing the genus as monotypic based on S. vulgaris from southeastern Europe.^[31] During the 19th century, extensive botanical explorations in Asia led to the addition of numerous species, expanding the genus to include diverse shrubs and small trees primarily from eastern Asia. Post-2000 DNA-based studies, employing markers such as ITS, ETS, and chloroplast intergenic spacers (psbA-trnH, trnC-petN), have described approximately 25–30 species, though modern classifications accept around 12–13, resolving previous uncertainties in species delimitation and hybrid origins.^[32] Estimates from molecular clock analyses calibrated with fossil records indicate that Syringa diverged from the Oleaceae common ancestor in northern East Asia approximately 43 million years ago during the Eocene (range: 38–48 million years ago).^[33] Biogeographic reconstructions using resequenced genomes of multiple species further support an Asian cradle, with subsequent migrations accounting for relict populations in Europe.^[34] A pivotal revision came from a 2002 analysis of nuclear ribosomal DNA (ITS and ETS) sequences, which demonstrated the paraphyly of Syringa due to the nesting of the related genus Ligustrum within it, prompting recommendations to merge or recircumscribe the taxa based on shared synapomorphies like tubular corollas.^[35] Subsequent chloroplast genome comparisons have refined the internal structure, confirming two main subgenera—Syringa (shrubby species with simple leaves) and Ligustrina (arborescent species with often reticulate venation)—supported by both morphological and genetic evidence.^[36]

Species Diversity

The genus Syringa encompasses approximately 12–13 accepted species (though up to 25–30 taxa including subspecies have been described) of deciduous shrubs and small trees, with the majority native to eastern Asia—particularly China, Korea, and Japan—while a few occur in southeastern Europe.^[1]^[37]^[38] The center of diversity lies in China, where over 10 accepted species are documented (as of 2025), many endemic to mountainous regions.^[1] Prominent examples include S. vulgaris, the common lilac originating from the Balkan Peninsula, which grows as a multi-stemmed shrub up to 7 m tall with heart-shaped leaves and large, fragrant panicles of lavender-purple flowers up to 20 cm long.^[39] S. reticulata, known as the Japanese tree lilac, is a tree-form species reaching 10–12 m in height, native to Japan, Korea, northern China, and Russia, featuring ovate leaves, exfoliating bark, and upright panicles of creamy-white flowers 15–25 cm in length.^[40] S. pubescens, a shrubby species from central and eastern China to Korea, typically grows 2–4 m tall, distinguished by its densely pubescent young shoots and leaves, and compact inflorescences of pale pink to white flowers about 10 cm long.^[41] Species exhibit notable morphological variation, including growth habits ranging from compact shrubs under 2 m to trees exceeding 10 m, leaf shapes from broadly ovate and entire to lanceolate or pinnately lobed, and inflorescence sizes varying from short, dense clusters (5–10 cm) to elongated panicles (up to 30 cm).^[38] Certain species, such as S. pinnatifolia native to northwestern China, hold endangered status due to habitat fragmentation and overexploitation, emphasizing conservation needs in their arid, high-altitude habitats.^[42] Taxonomic studies continue to reveal new diversity in Southwest China, exemplified by the description of S. yunnanensis—a shrub with slender branches, elliptic leaves, and lilac-pink flowers in loose panicles—highlighting the region's untapped botanical richness despite its earlier formal recognition in the late 19th century.^[43] These findings align with broader phylogenetic groupings that cluster Asian species based on shared traits like pubescence and inflorescence structure.^[44]

Ecology and Distribution

Native Habitats

Syringa species are native to temperate forests, woodlands, and scrub habitats in southeastern Europe and across temperate eastern Asia, ranging from the Balkans in the west to Japan in the east. These environments typically feature mixed deciduous and coniferous stands at elevations between 1000 and 3000 meters, where the plants occupy understory positions or edge communities. In southeastern Europe, the common lilac (S. vulgaris) is native to rocky hillsides, scrubby areas, and open woodlands in the Balkan Peninsula, often at elevations below 1000 meters.^[6] For instance, S. emodi occurs on slopes in the western Himalayas at 2000–3000 meters, while S. villosa is found near gullies, riversides, and thickets from 300 to 1600 meters in northern China, Korea, and the Russian Far East. In these indigenous ranges, Syringa thrives in well-drained loamy soils with neutral to slightly alkaline pH, often in gravelly or rocky substrates that prevent waterlogging. Ecologically, the genus serves as an understory component in associations with trees such as oaks (Quercus spp.) and pines (Pinus spp.), contributing to soil stabilization on slopes through its fibrous root systems. The fragrant flowers provide essential nectar for pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, and moths, supporting local biodiversity in these woodland ecosystems.^[45]^[3]^[46] Climatically, Syringa species are adapted to continental temperate conditions, exhibiting hardiness in USDA zones 3–7 and tolerating cold winters down to -30°C, as seen in high-elevation Himalayan and northern Chinese populations. However, they show sensitivity to high summer humidity, which can promote fungal issues in their native moist valley floors. An example is S. oblata, which inhabits open forests, thickets, and river valleys in Korea and northern China at 100–2600 meters, where it benefits from seasonal dry periods.^[47]^[48]

Global Spread and Invasiveness

Lilacs (Syringa spp.), originating from woodland and scrub habitats in southeastern Europe and eastern Asia, were introduced to broader European cultivation in the 16th century via trade routes from the Ottoman Empire. The common lilac (S. vulgaris), native to the Balkan Peninsula, reached Central Europe around 1563 through diplomatic exchanges, quickly gaining popularity in gardens for its fragrant blooms.^[49]^[50] By the 18th century, French nurserymen had developed numerous hybrids, further promoting the genus across the continent.^[7] The genus arrived in North America during colonial times, with the earliest documented plantings of S. vulgaris occurring in the 1750s at the Governor Wentworth estate in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.^[51] Today, Syringa species are extensively cultivated in temperate zones worldwide, spanning North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Oceania, where they thrive in mild climates and are valued for ornamental use. In introduced regions, S. vulgaris has naturalized extensively in the northeastern United States and Canada, often forming dense thickets through prolific suckering that allows clonal spread.^[52] While it escapes cultivation and can compete with native understory plants via vegetative reproduction, overall invasiveness remains low due to limited seed viability and poor germination in non-native soils without specific stratification conditions, restricting widespread seed dispersal.^[53]^[54] Certain species, such as S. reticulata, show greater potential for naturalization in some areas, forming monocultures that shade out natives, though the genus as a whole poses minimal ecological disruption compared to more aggressive invasives.^[55] Conservation concerns affect some Syringa species in their native ranges in Europe and Asia, which face threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization. For instance, S. josikaea, restricted to temperate forests in the Carpathians, is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List (as of 2018) primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation.^[56] Ex situ conservation in botanic gardens supports the genus through living collections, seed banking, and in vitro propagation, preserving genetic diversity and aiding reintroduction efforts for threatened taxa.^[57]^[58]

Cultivation and Horticulture

Propagation Methods

Syringa species, commonly known as lilacs, can be propagated through both sexual and asexual methods, with the choice depending on the desired genetic fidelity and production goals. Sexual propagation via seeds introduces genetic variability, suitable for breeding or producing rootstocks, while asexual methods like cuttings, layering, and grafting preserve specific cultivars, particularly important for hybrids.^[59] Seed propagation involves collecting mature seeds from dehisced capsules in fall and subjecting them to cold stratification to break dormancy. Seeds are moistened and stratified at 4°C for 60 to 90 days, after which they are sown in a well-drained medium in early spring under controlled conditions with consistent moisture and light.^[60] Germination success varies by species and conditions, with rates of 60-65% reported for fall-sown non-stratified seeds of Syringa reticulata, though common lilac (S. vulgaris) often shows lower and more erratic rates due to variable genetics, typically ranging from 20-50% post-stratification.^[61]^[59] Asexual propagation via cuttings is effective for many Syringa cultivars. Softwood cuttings, taken from new growth in mid-summer (June to July), are 8-10 inches long, with the base dipped in indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) rooting hormone at 1000-3000 ppm in talc form before insertion into a moist, sterile medium under high humidity and bottom heat.^[62]^[63] Hardwood cuttings, collected in late winter, follow a similar process but root more slowly without heat. Rooting success reaches 80-92% with hormone treatment, producing uniform clones.^[64] Layering provides a simple, though slower, method for propagating suckers or low branches. For root suckers, a trench is dug around the shoot in early spring, severing it from the parent while retaining roots, then transplanted directly; this yields high success for basal shoots.^[65] For aerial layering, a low branch is wounded, treated with IBA, and buried in soil in summer, remaining until roots form after 1-2 years, after which it is severed and potted.^[62] This technique is reliable but time-intensive, often taking two years for adequate root development.^[59] Grafting is the preferred commercial method for hybrid lilacs to ensure vigor and true-to-type plants. Scions are typically whip-and-tongue grafted onto rootstocks of Syringa vulgaris in late winter (February) on the bench, with the union sealed in wax and stored in a cool, shaded frame until callusing occurs.^[59] This approach leverages the robust root system of S. vulgaris, achieving high compatibility and rapid establishment for cultivars.^[59]

Growing Requirements

Syringa species thrive in full sun, receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to promote abundant blooming and overall vigor.^[66] Insufficient light can lead to reduced flower production and leggy growth. They prefer well-drained, fertile loamy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH between 6.5 and 7.5, which supports healthy root development and prevents issues from waterlogging.^[22]^[67] Once established, Syringa plants require moderate watering, typically about one inch per week during dry periods, but they become drought-tolerant and need less frequent irrigation in subsequent years.^[68] They are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 7, tolerating cold winters down to -40°F (-40°C), though applying a layer of mulch around the base in fall can provide additional winter protection in colder regions.^[66]^[69] Pruning should occur immediately after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape the plant, encouraging new growth for the next season's flowers on current-year wood.^[69] Nutrient requirements are low; a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer applied sparingly in early spring suffices, as excessive nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of blooms.^[70]^[66]

Pests, Diseases, and Maintenance

Syringa plants, commonly known as lilacs, are susceptible to several pests that can damage stems and foliage. The lilac borer (Podosesia syringae), a clearwing moth whose larvae tunnel into the bases of stems and trunks, causes wilting, dieback, and visible sawdust-like frass at entry holes, particularly affecting stressed or young plants.^[71] Aphids feed on new growth, leading to curled and distorted leaves and the development of sooty mold from their honeydew secretions.^[72] Diseases pose significant threats to lilac health, especially in humid environments. Powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Erysiphe syringae, manifests as white, powdery coatings on leaves and shoots, reducing photosynthesis and causing premature leaf drop, with Syringa vulgaris being particularly vulnerable.^[73] Verticillium wilt, induced by the soilborne fungus Verticillium dahliae, leads to vascular blockage, resulting in yellowing, wilting, and branch dieback that can eventually kill the plant.^[74] Effective maintenance involves integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that prioritize cultural, biological, and minimal chemical interventions. Annual pruning to remove dead or infested wood, ideally in late winter or after flowering, helps control borers and improves airflow to prevent mildew, while soil solarization or fumigation may reduce verticillium inoculum in affected areas.^[73] For pests, biological controls like encouraging natural predators (e.g., ladybugs for aphids) or applying neem oil sprays are recommended over broad-spectrum insecticides; if necessary, targeted applications of carbaryl in spring target lilac borer adults.^[75] Selecting resistant cultivars and monitoring for early symptoms further minimize disease impacts without relying on routine fungicides.^[76]

Cultural and Practical Uses

Ornamental and Landscaping Applications

Syringa species, commonly known as lilacs, are widely utilized in ornamental landscaping due to their dense growth habit and fragrant blooms. Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is particularly valued for forming hedges and screens, where its vigorous, multi-stemmed structure provides effective privacy and windbreaks when planted in rows spaced 6-10 feet apart.^[66] Larger varieties, such as tree lilacs (Syringa reticulata), serve as specimen plants in borders or focal points, enhancing garden aesthetics with their upright form and creamy white flowers that emit a sweet fragrance.^[77] In pollinator gardens, lilacs attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting biodiversity while adding vertical interest through their spring panicles.^[9] In landscape design, lilacs integrate seamlessly through mass plantings that create bold color blocks during bloom season, ideal for parks or large estates where purple, lavender, or white hues provide seasonal drama. Certain cultivars can be trained into espalier forms against walls, utilizing their flexible branches for formal or artistic displays in urban or courtyard settings.^[78]^[7] Historically, lilacs featured prominently in Victorian-era gardens for their perfume potential, with flowers often harvested for scent extraction to complement formal parterres and woodland edges. Commercially, Syringa flowers are harvested as cut blooms for bouquets, prized for their longevity and aroma in floral arrangements. Essential oils derived from the flowers are used in perfumery, though extraction yields are low due to the delicate nature of the petals, making them a niche but valued component in natural fragrance formulations.^[79]

Symbolism and Folklore

In Western culture, lilacs (Syringa) symbolize first love, youthful innocence, and renewal, primarily due to their early spring blooming, which heralds the end of winter and the rebirth of nature.^[80] This association ties the flower to themes of confidence and the joy of new beginnings, often evoking the purity of emotions in romantic contexts.^[81] During the Victorian era, the language of flowers attributed specific meanings to lilacs, with purple varieties denoting the first emotions of love and field lilacs representing humility and modest sentiments.^[82] These interpretations reflected the flower's role in discreet communication, where gifting lilacs conveyed pure, unpretentious affection.^[83] Lilacs were introduced to Europe from the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.^[7] Their fragrant blooms contributed to the sensory appeal of enclosed gardens, blending aesthetic beauty with cultural resonance.^[84] Modern associations link lilacs to remembrance, particularly through Walt Whitman's 1865 elegy "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," which uses the flower as a poignant emblem of grief and eternal memory following Abraham Lincoln's assassination.^[85] This poetic legacy has influenced their use in memorials, where lilacs evoke enduring tribute and national mourning.^[80] In the United States, the purple lilac (S. vulgaris) was designated New Hampshire's state flower in 1919, chosen for its hardiness mirroring the state's resilient character and its widespread blooming as a symbol of communal pride.^[86] Historically, parts of the lilac plant were used in traditional medicine for treating fevers, rheumatism, and headaches, though such uses are now largely obsolete.^[9]

Festivals and Events

The Rochester Lilac Festival, held annually in Highland Park in Rochester, New York, is one of the oldest and largest celebrations of lilacs in the world, originating in 1898 when crowds first gathered to view the blooming shrubs.^[87] Now spanning 10 days in May, coinciding with Mother's Day weekend, the event attracts over 500,000 visitors and features more than 1,200 lilac shrubs representing over 500 varieties, alongside parades with marching bands and floats, live music performances, food vendors, and arts exhibits.^[88]^[89] In Poland, lilac appreciation is prominent through events like the Dni Lilaków (Lilac Days) at the Kórnickie Arboretum near Poznań, an annual festival since the 1990s that showcases extensive collections of Syringa vulgaris with guided tours, markets, and educational exhibits on cultivation.^[90] Other notable lilac events include Lilac Days at Highland Park in Rochester, which emphasize hybrid lilac shows and garden tours, though distinct from the main festival. Internationally, Canada's Warkworth Lilac Festival highlights a Millennium Lilac Trail with 300 shrubs of 83 varieties, featuring artisan markets and live entertainment over a weekend in late May.^[91] In Ukraine, spring lilac blooms are appreciated in various regions, including Kyiv, with opportunities for viewing during May.^[92] These gatherings often evoke themes of renewal associated with lilac's spring emergence, as explored in broader cultural contexts.

Hybrids and Cultivars

Hybrid Origins

The development of Syringa hybrids began in the late 19th century, primarily driven by European breeders seeking to enhance floral traits such as bloom timing, color variation, and form. French nurseryman Victor Lemoine (1823–1911) pioneered systematic hybridization starting in 1876, crossing the common lilac (S. vulgaris) with the early-blooming S. oblata to produce S. × hyacinthiflora, a group noted for its reblooming tendencies and extended flowering period compared to parental species.^[93]^[94] Lemoine's firm in Nancy, France, continued this work through the 1920s under his son Émile and successors, introducing hybrids that combined the fragrance and robustness of S. vulgaris with the precocious blooming of S. oblata.^[95]^[96] Breeding techniques emphasized controlled hand-pollination to achieve desired outcomes, including greater color diversity—from whites and lavenders to deep purples—and improved disease resistance against common lilac ailments like powdery mildew. Most S. × hyacinthiflora cultivars are diploid (2n=2x=46), like their parents (S. vulgaris and S. oblata), though polyploidy occurs in some other lilac hybrids to enhance vigor and fertility.^[97]^[98] As of 2023, these efforts had resulted in over 3,500 cultivar names worldwide, including about 1,300 registered ones, cataloged by the International Lilac Society; no major new hybrid series have been introduced as of 2025.^[99]^[100] Modern breeding has increasingly incorporated S. meyeri, a compact Korean species, to develop dwarf forms suitable for urban landscapes, yielding hybrids with reduced stature (typically 1.5–2 meters) while retaining fragrant blooms and mildew resistance.

Notable Varieties

One prominent cultivar in the Syringa genus is S. × josiflexa 'Royalty', a hardy selection featuring upright panicles of lightly fragrant violet-purple flowers. Developed by Isabella Preston and F. Leslie at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Canada, it was introduced in 1936 specifically to withstand extreme cold, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.^[101]^[102]^[103] Another celebrated variety is S. vulgaris 'Charles Joly', distinguished by its dense, showy panicles of double magenta flowers that emit a strong, sweet fragrance. This upright deciduous shrub, reaching 10-12 feet tall, has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its exceptional bloom quality and scent.^[104]^[105] Recent innovations like the 'Bloomerang' series, introduced in 2010 by Proven Winners, extend the appeal through reblooming habits, producing waves of fragrant flowers from spring into fall on compact plants hardy to zones 3-7. Dwarf varieties derived from species like S. meyeri offer compact growth to about 1.5 meters tall with fragrant blooms, making them well-suited for small gardens and borders.^[106]^[107]

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An Evaluation of the Physical Characteristics of Seeds of Selected ...
Lilacs have a distinctive strong and sweet scent. Lilac fruits are brown capsules with a length of around 2 cm that are divided into two segments. Each segment ...
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Syringa vulgaris L., Lilac - Fermanagh Species Accounts
Syringa vulgaris is a deciduous, decorative, garden shrub or small tree 4-7 ... winged, wind-dispersed seeds. Presumably these wind-carried seeds are ...
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Virginia Tech Dendrology Fact Sheet
Fruit: Brown capsule 1/2 to 1 long, curved, dehiscent, borne in loose clusters. Twig: Stout, shiny brown, clearly defined horizontal lenticels, glabrous; buds ...
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Pests of Lilac | NC State Extension Publications
The name "lilac" is derived from the Sanskrit and Arabic words for indigo, nilak and lilak, respectively. Lilacs were once extensively forced into bloom in ...Missing: etymology | Show results with:etymology
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Common Lilac – Welcome to Whitehouse, Ohio
Lilac is an old English word that comes from the Arabic word layak and the Persian word nilak. nil means “blue.” The genus name syringa means “tube” in Greek ...
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Syringa vulgaris, lilac | Trees of Stanford & Environs
Name derivation: Syringa – probably from Greek syrinx (pipe), in reference to the stems of Philadelphus to which the name was originally applied until ...
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Phylogeny and classification of Oleaceae based on rps16 and trnL ...
Dec 1, 2000 · The tribe Oleeae (previous subfamily Oleoideae) is clearly monophyletic, comprising the subtribes Ligustrinae (Syringa ... Eva Wallander. Silica- ...
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Resolving the Phylogeny of the Olive Family (Oleaceae) - MDPI
Within the Oleeae subtribe Ligustrinae, the genus Syringa also forms a paraphyletic group. ... Our work provided a more robust phylogenetic history of Oleaceae ...2. Materials And Methods · 3. Results · 3.3. Phylogeny Based On...
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Classification of the Oleaceae family
Apr 3, 2022 · The Oleaceae comprise about 600 species in 28 extant genera (and one extinct) with a world-wide distribution.
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Identification and phylogenetic analysis of the genus Syringa based ...
Jul 19, 2022 · Phylogenetic tree based on psbA-trnH and trnC-petN indicated that the 33 samples of the genus Syringa were divided into four groups: Group I is ...
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Jul 9, 2022 · Gene family analysis and phylogenetic tree construction. To investigate the evolution of the lilac genome, we performed a comparative genomic ...
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Phylogeography of Syringa josikaea (Oleaceae): Early Pleistocene ...
Mar 23, 2015 · Syringa josikaea of the largely East Asian genus Syringa is a shrub of temperate forests in the Carpathians, restricted to altogether 25 ...
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Evidence from Sequences of Nuclear Ribosomal DNA ITS and ETS ...
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Analysis of the chloroplast genome and phylogenetic evolution of ...
Nov 12, 2022 · The current classification divides the genus Syringa into two subgenera, namely Sect. Syringa and Sect. Ligustrina, among which Sect. Syringa ...
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Do the same genus plants have consistent adaptation strategies in ...
The Syringa (about 30 species, including varieties) can be found primarily in temperate Asia and southeastern Europe (Rehder, 1940). Much of the Syringas ...
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Morphological description and DNA barcoding research of nine ...
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Phytochemical and pharmacological progress on the genus Syringa
Jan 27, 2015 · At present, 22 species are found in China, of which 18 are endemic species that are mainly distributed in the southwestern part of Sichuan, ...
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Syringa vulgaris L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
The native range of this species is N. Balkan Peninsula to N. Central Romania. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the temperate biome.
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Syringa reticulata (Blume) H.Hara | Plants of the World Online
Accepted Infraspecifics · Syringa reticulata subsp. amurensis (Rupr.) P.S.Green & M.C.Chang · Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (Rupr.) P.S.Green & M.C.Chang ...
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Syringa pubescens Turcz. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
This species is accepted. The native range of this species is China to Korea ... POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name: Chen, J.Y. (2008) ...
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The complete chloroplast genome sequence of the endangered ...
Jan 31, 2019 · Syringa pinnatifolia is an endangered endemic species in China with important ornamental and medicinal value, and it needs urgent protection ...
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Syringa yunnanensis in Flora of China @ efloras.org
Anthers yellow, usually inserted up to 2 mm from mouth of corolla tube. Capsule oblong, 1.2-1.7 cm, slightly lenticellate. Fl. May-Jun, fr. Sep. 2n = 48. * ...
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(PDF) A Chloroplast DNA Phylogeny of Lilacs (Syringa, Oleaceae)
Aug 5, 2025 · ... There are 22-30 species of Syringa from two distinct centers of diversity: the highlands of East Asia and the Balkan-Carpathian region of ...
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Lilacs – A Favored Fragrance for People and Pollinators | Bee Culture
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Syringa oblata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Genus name comes from the Greek word syrinx meaning tube or pipe in reference to the pith-filled but easily-hollowed stems of some genus plants. Specific ...
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Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Syringa oblata
Apr 11, 2025 · It is a member of the olive family (Olaceae) and native to China and Korea where it is found growing in open forest, alongside rivers and paths.
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Lilacs | Space for life - Espace pour la vie
Syringa vulgaris, the common lilac so beloved by our grandmothers, is native to southeastern Europe. It was introduced to Central Europe in about 1563 by ...
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Lilacs at the Gardens & Arboretum
This much-loved plant, a native of the European Balkan countries, has been admired for its beauty, fragrance and dependability for many years. It is thought ...
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Lilac distribution: USA (AR, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL Native to Europe. and naturalized in these regions of the US and Canada. USDA PLANTS Database. USDA, NRCS ...
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Alternatives to Invasive Landscape Plants [fact sheet] - UNH Extension
It is not native and has been reported to become weedy in some circumstances. Of course, common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) can also be planted but generally ...
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Sowing Green Seed Without Stratification Does Not Shorten ...
Sep 23, 2020 · Lilacs typically begin sporadic flowering 3 years after germination, with consistent flowering after 4 years. Breeders have several techniques ...Missing: dispersal | Show results with:dispersal
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(PDF) Syringa josikaea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ...
Dec 6, 2018 · The spontaneous species Syringa josikaea Jacq. (Transylvanian lilac, wind wood) is a very important species in Romanian flora (rare, endemic, ...
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The biotechnological method is considered one of the most effective and reproducible ways to preserve the plant gene bank. Tsitsin Main Botanical Garden's in ...
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Conservation - Arnold Arboretum
The Arboretum practices ex-situ (off site) conservation by collecting and growing these species in our living collections.
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[PDF] Lilac ... Year-Round Cut Flower? .. Dual Purpose Plant?, Vol.8, Issue 2
Explants of actively growing shoot tips (5- to 10mm-long) of 'Vesper' lilac (Syringa vulgaris L.) initiated new shoots in 2-4 weeks on a modified Murashige ...
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[PDF] Propagating Ornamental - University of Idaho
Stratify at 40° F (4° C) for 60 to 90 days or field plant. Seed — Try stratification for 3 to 4 months at 40° F (4°C). Germination will be erratic.
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(PDF) Germination of Nonstratified Japanese Tree Lilac Seeds as ...
... ., 2011). Shugert (1973) reported that fall planting of japanese tree lilac seed in Nebraska yielded 60% to 65% germination rates without stratification.
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Lilacs - Nebraska Extension Publications
Syringa meyeri, the Meyer lilac, is slow growing, with dense foliage and a broadly rounded plant shape. It grows from 4 to 8 feet high and equally as wide or ...Missing: morphology habit
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Syringa villosa | Landscape Plant Propagation Information | UF/IFAS
Propagation by Cuttings. Cutting type: stem tip. Time of year to take cuttings: Summer Cutting maturity: softwood, hardwood. Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
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[PDF] Production Procedures for Syringa Meyeri 'Palabin' Lilac - A Dual ...
Rooting averaged 80 percent without hormone and 92 percent with a larger root system when treated with 0.3% IBA in talc. Cuttings were taken from an older ...
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[PDF] May 2021 - Plant Wise
To propagate lilacs, simply dig down around one of the shoots and cut it from the main plant, keeping the roots intact.
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Growing lilacs for Minnesota landscapes | UMN Extension
Lilacs usually produce new growth (suckers) from the root area. Planting a variety of lilac species and hybrids can provide continuous fragrance and extend the ...Missing: morphology | Show results with:morphology
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Lilac Shrub, Lilac Tree Guide: Shrub Fertilizer & Compost - Farmonaut
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Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac) - Gardenia.net
Havit and Size: Native to southeastern Europe, it has a rounded, spreading growth habit. It typically grows 8-15 feet (2.4-4.5 meters) but there are a few ...
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Planting, Growing, and Pruning Lilacs - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Lilacs thrive in fertile, humus-rich, well-draining, neutral to alkaline soil (at a pH near 7.0). If your soil is in poor condition, mix in compost to enrich it ...
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Lilac Plant Fertilizer: Learn How And When To Feed A Lilac Bush
Apr 22, 2021 · Lilacs grow well in sunny locations with slightly alkaline to neutral soil and require little more than occasional pruning and lilac plant ...
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Lilac Borer \ Ash Clearwing Borer | NC State Extension Publications
Oct 1, 2019 · The adult lilac borer, Podosesia syringae, is a clearwing moth with brown forewings and clear hind wings that closely resembles a paper wasp in form and ...
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Syringa vulgaris, Common Lilac - UConn Plant Database
Bark. light-gray bark; smooth; stems are stout; small, raised lenticels; raised leaf scars. Culture. full sun; transplants easily; prefers well-drained, ...Missing: fissured | Show results with:fissured
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Lilac issues and diseases | UMN Extension
Common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) are long-lived plants. · Lilacs are susceptible to fungal leaf diseases, most of which cause only cosmetic damage to leaves.
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Mar 2, 2024 · Verticillium wilt is a typically fatal disease that affects a wide range of deciduous woody ornamentals in Wisconsin.
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Managing Pests in Gardens: Trees and Shrubs: Lilac ... - UC IPM
The best known Syringa spp. is the common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, with its fragrant, old-fashioned flower clusters in shades of lavender, pink, purple, and ...
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Lilac Diseases - Penn State Extension
Nov 20, 2023 · Lilac Diseases ; Powdery mildew, Dry white fungal growth develops on the surface of leaves. Leaves become distorted. ; Shoot blight, Shoots are ...
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Syringa reticulata (Giant Tree Lilac, Japanese Tree Lilac)
They measure about 0.75 inches long and are initially green and then turn yellow. The capsules can persist through the winter. Flowers: Flower Color: Cream/Tan ...Missing: size | Show results with:size
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You can prune and shear to shape plants as hedges or for rigidly formal espaliers or topiaries. You can prune most plants at almost any time of year without ...
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Chemical Constituents of Essential oil of Syringa vulgaris flowers
The GC/MS/MS analysis revealed the presence of 57 compounds, and linalool (26.34%), α-terpineol (10.84%), trans geraniol (9.83%), α-bisabolol (4.50%), cis-nerol ...
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Lilac Symbolism: Meaning, Dreams, Love, Spirituality & More
Renewal and Spring. As one of the first shrubs to flower in spring, lilacs symbolize a fresh start and the shedding of emotional heaviness from winter.
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Lilacs: Meaning, Symbolism, and Proper Occasions - A-Z Animals
Aug 21, 2023 · In various cultures and religions, lilacs carry positive symbolism. Spiritually, lilacs represent love, romance, renewal, and confidence, among ...
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Victorian Flower Language - Sacred Earth
Feb 14, 2021 · Humility. Buckbean. Calm repose. Bud of White Rose. Heart ignorant of ... Lilac, Field. Humility. Lilac, Purple. First emotions of love. Lilac ...
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Oct 5, 2016 · Lilac ~ First love, humility, youthful innocence, modest and pure emotions. In Victorian times, giving a lilac meant that the giver is trying ...
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May 4, 2009 · It represented the secrecy of paradise in these exotic domains. In Renaissance times it was thought that Pan's pipes were made from the hollow ...
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Sep 14, 2025 · The lilac's first major migration was into the sophisticated gardens of the Ottoman Empire. By the 15th century, as the empire expanded ...
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When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd | The Poetry Foundation
When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom'd, And the great star early droop'd in the western sky in the night, I mourn'd, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning ...Missing: symbolism memorials
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Purple Lilac | State Symbols USA
New Hampshire designated the purple lilac as the official state flower in 1919 because it symbolizes the hardy character of the men and women of the Granite ...Missing: 1947 remembrance memorials<|control11|><|separator|>
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Lilacs - Highland Park Conservancy
Lilac time has been celebrated in Rochester since 1905. Today, the celebration has grown into a 10-day Lilac Festival in May that attracts visitors from around ...
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Lilac Festival - City of Rochester
The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America, celebrating the arrival of spring with 10 days of live music, art, food ...
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Rochester Lilac Festival | Events
The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind. Held in Highland Park, a Frederick Law Olmstead-designed park.Request Information & Visitor... · Concerts & Live Music · This Weekend
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Dni Lilaków w Arboretum Kórnickim już w majówkę!
Apr 24, 2025 · Tegoroczne Dni Lilaków w Kórniku potrwają od 1 do 4 maja. Na miejscu można będzie zwiedzić Arboretum Kórnickie, a także skorzystać z porad ...Missing: Warszawa | Show results with:Warszawa
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Warkworth Lilac Festival: Home
The Warkworth Lilac Festival is an annual event that takes place on the Millennium Lilac Trail on the last weekend of May.
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Syringa x hyacinthiflora (Early Flowering Lilac, Early Hybrid Lilac ...
Early flowering lilac is an artificial hybrid cross between early lilac (S. oblata) and common lilac (S. vulgaris). First grown by Lemoine in France in ...
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About Lilacs | New York Botanical Garden
Lemoine created this hybrid by fertilizing Syringa vulgaris with the pollen of an earlier-blooming Asian lilac species (Syringa oblata). Lemoine's nursery ...Missing: soil stabilization
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Breeders: Victor Lemoine
Victor Lemoine introduced his first two cultivars in 1876, when he also created the double French hybrids and hybridized the first Hyacinthiflora lilacs. Émile ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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The Garden Lilacs - Trees and Shrubs Online
Garden lilacs are divided into two groups: S. vulgaris and hybrids of S. oblata, and hybrids of the Villosae series. The first group is the largest.
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Syringa × hyacinthiflora | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
Syringa × hyacinthiflora hybrids were originally the result of crosses between S. oblata and S. vulgaris by Victor Lemoine (1823-1911) in 1876 in France ...
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Ploidy and Genome Size in Lilac Species, Cultivars, and Interploid ...
Aug 7, 2025 · PDF | Genome size variation can be used to investigate biodiversity, genome evolution, and taxonomic relationships among related taxa.
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[PDF] Ploidy and Genome Size in Lilac Species, Cultivars, and Interploid ...
In addition, polyploids have been used to overcome interploid hybridization barriers (Ranney, 2006) and to restore fertility in wide hybrids of ornamentals such ...
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[PDF] International Register and Checklist of Cultivar names in the Genus ...
Mar 12, 2023 · This is the only Group name established, accepted and registered in the genus Syringa. For the definition of Villosae Group see Appendix F, ...
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Insights into historic and genetic relationships of diverse common ...
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Lilacs at the Central Experimental Farm
This alphabetical list of all lilac cultivars and species present at the Farm includes the cultivar name, species, originator, date of introduction, country of ...
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Syringa x prestoniae 'Royalty' - Winnipeg - Ron Paul Garden Centre
Hardiness Zone: 2. Group/Class: Preston Lilac. Description: An extremely attractive and hardy tall shrub with upright panicles of lightly fragrant violet ...
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Syringa x prestoniae 'Royalty' | Pink Preston Lilac - BambooPlants.ca
In stockFlower colour: purple-pink ; Fragrance: Fragrant ; Flowering period: June to July ; Foliage: green ; USDA Hardiness: zone 2a: -45.5 °C (-50 °F) View Zone Map ...Missing: characteristics bred
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Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' (Lilac) - Gardenia.net
Award-winning Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' (Lilac) is an upright, deciduous shrub with showy panicles packed with amazingly fragrant, magenta, double flowers ...
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Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' - Bunchberry Nurseries
In stockThis winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, bears dense conical heads of purple buds, that open in late spring into fragrant rich reddish purple double ...
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Bloomerang Lilacs - Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs
When the original Bloomerang lilac made its debut back in 2010, it was an instant hit. After all, why grow a lilac that only blooms once when you could grow ...
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Bloomerang® Purple - Reblooming Lilac - Syringa x - Proven Winners
Trimming after blooming will delay the rebloom by a few weeks compared to an untrimmed Bloomerang lilac. Like nearly all lilacs, Bloomerang lilac actually ...