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Meyer Lilac

Scientific name: Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’
Taxonomy
Family:Oleaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:5 ft
Width:12 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:May
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Meyer Lilac explodes into a mass of tiny pink flowers in May with a pleasing fragrance. It is also sold in the trade as Dwarf Korean Lilac.

  Morphology:
This is a deciduous shrub that grows to 5’ in height but can grow to 12’ in width. It forms a multi-stemmed, rounded shape. The leaves are simple and arranged in an opposite fashion. They have an oval shape and develop a dark green summer color.

The flower panicles are 4” long and 2.5” inches wide.

Sometimes a nursery will graft this plant onto a tree rootstock. The tree form will require annual pruning to keep it from looking over-grown.

  Adaptation:
In either full sun or partial shade Meyer Lilac is easy to grow. This is a tough, drought tolerant plant. If multiple plants are put together they could all be sheared to form a hedge.

  Pests:
No pests are reported in the literature. Powdery mildew is not a problem, as on the standard lilacs.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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