Persian Lilac - Syringa x persica Attracts Song Birds

Persian Lilac - Syringa x persica Attracts Song BirdsOur large Persian lilacs will immediately add a new attraction to your garden. In April May this shrub blooms with a profusion of purple floral bouquets. Persian lilacs are smaller than common lilacs and generally achieve a maximum size of 8 feet tall and wide. The single flowers are pale in color and richly fragrant. The 3 inch long flower clusters are smaller by about half compared to those of common lilacs. Persian lilacs sport dark green leaves

who recognized its exceptional vigor

Makes great cut flowers and blooms virtually all summer without deadheading

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Pruning requirements are minimal

Once established they are very drought resistant making them a great plant for those looking for a low water/ low maintenance garden

but no less fabulous blooms until the fall frost

The show doesn't stop after the blooms fade

reduce your cooling bill in the summer

Its large conical form can reach up to 100 feet

but much more tolerant of drought

the glossy leaves transform to shades of purple-red

The mature height of this tree is 15 to 20 ft