Description

Both varieties are available in lots of 25 10-24″ bare root plants. Common lilac is also available as a single plant in a 5-gallon pot.

Syringa vulgaris – Common Lilac

Syringa villosa – Villosa Lilac

Size: Common – 8-16 ft tall, Villosa – 6-10 ft tall

Drought Resistance: Moderate to Excellent

Cold Hardiness: Excellent

Growth Rate: 1-2 feet per year

Lifespan: 25-50 years

Wildlife Value: Great for pollinators, birds, and numerous small animals

Misc.: The two varieties are very similar.  Villosa lilac, also called “late lilac”, is smaller and blooms later in the season than common lilac.

Refer to this NRCS Fact Sheet for more information on villosa and common varieties and this USFS fact sheet for the Japanese tree lilac variety.

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