Lilac 'Common'

Common Name: Common Lilac

Scientific Name: Syringa vulgaris

Zone: 3-7

Blossom Colour: Purple or lilac; may vary by cultivar

Flowering Type: Upright panicle clusters

Summer Colour: Medium green

Fall Colour: Yellow-green

Mature Height (ft): 8-15

Mature Spread (ft): 6-12

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers well-drained, moist soil

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring; over-fertilizing may reduce flowering