Dwarf Korean Lilac
Dwarf Korean lilac is smaller than most lilacs. It has small, waxy green leaves and fragrant lavender flowers in late spring.
This shrub has an excellent shape, being dense, and broadly rounded with good branch structure. It is an excellent choice for Colorado Springs landscapes.
Dwarf Korean Lilac
Dwarf Korean lilac is smaller than most lilacs. It has small, waxy green leaves and fragrant lavender flowers in late spring.
This shrub has an excellent shape, being dense, and broadly rounded with good branch structure. It is an excellent choice for Colorado Springs landscapes.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Pronunciation
si-RING-gah MY-er-eye
Mature Height
4 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
lavender
Bloom time
late spring
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
known only in cultivation
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
This lilac is a good choice for those who want the beautiful fragrant flowers of a lilac but don't have room for a larger cultivar. It has been an excellent shrub at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, surviving many years.
Maintenance
Remove flower clusters after they have finished blooming. Prune out dead or damaged branches at any time.