Bark
Bud
Flower
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Oleaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Syringa |
| Species | vulgaris |
| Common Name | common lilac |
| iTree Code | SYVU |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 0 feet |
| Spread | 0 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | 2-5" long and ovate to broad-ovate, dark green. | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | The bark is also similar to the twigs with small raised lenticels and shining brown in color when young, as it ages it will become more gray. | ||
| Bud | Ovoid, double terminal, 1/4-1/3" long. | Bud Arrangement
|
Opposite |
| Twig | Small raised lenticels, when young it appears to be 4 sided, the color is a shining brown. | ||
| Flower | Showy flowers that are very aromatic. Borne in 4-8" panicles. | ||
| Fruit | Small dehiscent capsules. | ||
| Fall Color | |||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 6.5 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 7a | Max | 7.8 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Intolerant | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Europe |