Meyer Lilac (Syringa meyeri )-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Meyer Lilac
Syringa meyeri

Meyer Lilac in flower
Meyer Lilac in flower
 
Features
Small (4 inch), lilac-type clusters of flowers in late spring; flowers are pale purple and have only very light fragrance; summer foliage is much smaller than other lilacs and is glossy with wavy edges. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soils are best; tolerates alkaline soil. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Palibin' - 4-5 feet tall, whitish pink flowers.
 
 
Mature Height
4-8 Feet
 
Size
Small
Medium
 
 
Mature Width
6-8 Feet
 
Mature Form
Rounded to broad rounded; very uniform in shape 
 
Native To:
China 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Herbicide Injury


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

The common problems of lilacs (powdery mildew, leaf spots and blights, bacterial blight, borers, scale) can occur on this species, but tend to be less serious than on other lilacs.
 
Additional Notes
Most lilacs require a good deal of maintenance. In comparison, this species requires very little maintenance.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic