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Lilac Tree
Care and Propagation
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The Lilac Tree (Syringa) is a fully hardy
deciduous small tree. It's claim to fame is the mass of flowers it
produces in mid to late Spring. Most of the flowers have a
delicious scent - powerful but not over-powering. The majority of
lilac trees have dark green leaves. Once established, the Lilac
Tree requires little care and rarely suffers from pests and
disease.
They prefer a full sun position on a reasonably fertile soil.
Their preference is for a chalky clay soil but they will tolerate
most soils except those which are acidic. Easy to grow, this is a
largish shrub for the expert and amateur gardener. |
Key
Lilac Tree Facts
| Botanical Name |
Syringa |
| Common Name |
Lilac tree |
| Type |
Deciduous
spring flowering shrub |
Size
(after 5 years) |
After 10 years
4.5m x 3m
15ft x 10ft |
| Position |
Full
sun but tolerates partial shade. |
| Soil |
Best in chalky clay, but OK in most non-acidic soils. |
| Hardy |
Very |
| Flower |
Several colours, lilac, white, pink |
| Foliage |
Dark green |
| Scent |
Yes - delicious |
Season of
Interest |
Mid to late spring |
| Propagate |
Semi-ripe
cuttings in late July, click here
for semi-ripe cutting article. |
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| Lilac Trees
thrive in town gardens and are normally grown as specimen or
border plants. They originate from East Asia and South East
Europe. The picture above is of the Lilac Tree Syringa vulgaris. |
Which Variety of Lilac Tree?
We rate these three Lilac Trees highly.
Click the pictures to enlarge them.
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Syringa vulgaris - any variety
There are several varieties of Syringa vulgaris and they are all
as good as each other, it's a matter of preference as far as colour
goes. We recommend Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly as a good example of
the traditional dark purple Lilac Tree. It produces masses of
deliciously scented, double flowers from early to late spring
Click here if you want buy Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly online in
the UK. |
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The absolute whitest flowers you will ever see. Syringa
vulgaris Madame Lemoine produce lots of pure white, double,
scented flowers. A
classic Lilac Tree beauty. Strong enough to support a late
flowering clematis which prolongs the flowering interest.
Click here if you want buy Syringa vulgaris Madame Lemoine online in
the UK. |
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Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer produces lots of
lavender blue flowers on a spreading Lilac Tree. The traditional
Lilac Tree scent is freely produced.
Produces flowers from early to late spring.
Click here if you want buy Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer online in
the UK. |
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