Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
The Common Lilac is a slow-growing deciduous bush with virgate branches which is often planted for its deliciously fragrant, magnificent blossoms. It is found in many varieties and colours.
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Appearance
The Common Lilac is a slow-growing deciduous bush with virgate branches which is often planted for its deliciously fragrant, magnificent blossoms. It is found in many varieties and colours.
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Leaves
Heart-shaped to widely ovate, stalked, 5-12cm long, 4-9cm wide, leaf stem 1.5-3cm long. Surface of the leaves is tough. Glossy green above, pale green below.
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Leaf upperside
Heart-shaped to widely ovate, stalked, 5-12cm long, 4-9cm wide, leaf stem 1.5-3cm long. Surface of the leaves is tough. Glossy green above, pale green below.
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Leaf underside
Heart-shaped to widely ovate, stalked, 5-12cm long, 4-9cm wide, leaf stem 1.5-3cm long. Surface of the leaves is tough. Glossy green above, pale green below.
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Flowers
Flowering period V-VI, lilac-coloured, strongly scented panicles, 20cm long. Profusion of flowers in April, May and June.
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Bark
Rough grey-brown bark. Later fissured lengthwise and peeling off in thin flakes.
Application
Hedges, public areas, parks, container plants, private parks, gardens, front gardens, verandas, wintergardens, roadside verges, car parks.
Native regions
Southern Europe
Location parameters
Light: full sun, temperature: warm to normal, soil structure: normal to loose.
Demands
Few demands. Does not like acid soil and waterlogged conditions.
Growth
Height of growth: up to 10m, usually bushy with virgate branches, rounded or elongated crown
Leaves
Heart-shaped to widely ovate, stalked, 5-12cm long, 4-9cm wide, leaf stem 1.5-3cm long. Surface of the leaves is tough. Glossy green above, pale green below.
Flowers
Flowering period V-VI, lilac-coloured, strongly scented panicles, 20cm long. Profusion of flowers in April, May and June.
Fruits
Long ovate fruits. 10mm long, woody brown capsules.
Bark
Rough grey-brown bark. Later fissured lengthwise and peeling off in thin flakes.
Roots
Suckering surface-rooter, deep-rooting, forms very dense network of roots.