Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) - Selecting Shrubs for Your Home

University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
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Common Lilac
Syringa vulgaris

5 pictures total.

Common Lilac flowers

Size:

Small

Medium

Large

Exposure/ Light Requirements:

Full Shade

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Pests and Problems:

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Herbicide Injury

Insect Damage

Powdery mildew, leaf spots and blights, bacterial blight, borers, and scale are all common problems.

Hardiness Zone:	3 - 7
Mature Height:	8-15 Feet
Mature Width:	6-12 Feet
Features:	Large,upright clusters of flowers in late spring; wide range of flower colors (purple, white, pink, lavender, bluish); flowers are very fragrant.
Culture:	Full sun; moist, well-drained soils are best; tolerates alkaline soils.
Cultivars:	Incredible number of cultivars available. Check local nurseries for cultivars available in your area. Cultivars that show resistance to powdery mildew are the best choice for lower maintenance.
Mature Form:	Oval to rounded, often irregular and leggy
Native To:	Europe
Soil Conditions:	Dry Moist, Well-Drained Wet
Tolerance:	Alkaline Soil Dry Sites Salt Soil Compaction Wet Sites Wind
Uses:	Barrier Border Foundation Hedge Massing Naturalizing Screen Specimen
Foliage Color:	Green
Fall Foliage Color:	Green
Additional Notes:	Powdery mildew is a very common problem on this species. When selecting a cultivar, look for those that are resistant to this disease.