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Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa Meyeri

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Overview

The Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri) is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching 4-5 feet in height and spread, with a rounded shape. It boasts fragrant, pale lilac flowers in late spring, which stand out against dark green, ovate leaves. This hardy variety thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for small gardens, hedges, and foundation plantings, it offers low maintenance appeal and high ornamental value.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 3–7Type Shrub
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — This hardy variety thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — encourages vigorous growthDwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — it favors a neutral to slightly acidic pHDwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — it's essential to consider its preference for full sun to light shadeDwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — It thrives in well-drained loam with moderate moisture levelsDwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — rounded form.<br><br>When integrating the Dwarf Korean Lilac into a landscape designDwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — the Dwarf Korean Lilac is a captivating choice for foundation plantings+15

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

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Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — This hardy variety thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — encourages vigorous growth
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — it favors a neutral to slightly acidic pH
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — it's essential to consider its preference for full sun to light shade
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — It thrives in well-drained loam with moderate moisture levels
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — rounded form.<br><br>When integrating the Dwarf Korean Lilac into a landscape design
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — the Dwarf Korean Lilac is a captivating choice for foundation plantings
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — it offers low maintenance appeal and high ornamental value
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — The Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri) is a compact
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — With its manageable size and striking floral display
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — Each cluster measures approximately 2 to 4 inches long
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — and enhances bloom production for the following year
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — scientifically named Syringa meyeri
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — ovate leaves are a rich green
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — or as a stand-alone specimen in a client's garden design
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — deciduous shrub reaching 4-5 feet in height and spread
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — and although it adapts to a range of soil types
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — emitting a powerful fragrance that attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — shrub for full or half
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — Typically reaching heights of 4 to 5 feet with a slightly wider spread of 5 to 7 feet
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — adding to the shrub's dense
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — It boasts fragrant, pale lilac flowers in late spring, which stand out against dark green, ovate leaves
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