No images found for this plant ID: 4968.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "4968" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
lilacbush
Scientific Name: Aubrieta
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth:
Duration:
Other Names:
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
The lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) is a popular shrub known for its intense fragrance and beautiful blooms.
Considerations for Pets
- Lilacs are commonly found in gardens and may be accessible to pets.
- Trimming the bush to shape it involves removing suckers.
Considerations for Children
- Lilacs are commonly found in gardens and nurseries.
- Trimming the bush to shape it involves removing suckers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Syringa vulgaris
- Common Name: Lilac bush
Distribution and Habitat
- Lilacs grow best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The common purple lilac can reach a height of 15 to 20 feet.
- Lilacs are often shipped dormant in bare-root form in spring.
- The flowers can be purple, white, lavender, or pink.
Cultivation and Care
- Lilacs are considered low-maintenance shrubs.
- They tolerate light shade but bloom best in full sun. They are intolerant of full shade.
- Lilacs transplant easily.
- Spread lime and well-rotted manure around the base after blooming.
- Trim the bush to shape it and remove suckers.
- Prune to maintain shape and minimize damaged branches.
Further Information
- Arnold Arboretum
- University of Maine Cooperative Extension