Trail Number:
T12
Family:
Oleaceae
Foliage:
Leaves: Broad-ovate to ovate, 2 to 5 1/2" long, about half as wide, acuminate, rounded or subcordate, glabrous or slightly pubescent; petiole 1/2 to 1" long
Native Locale:
Northern Japan
Mature Height:
20 to 30 feet
Mature Width:
15 to 25 feet
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 3 to 7
Soil Preference:
Prefers loose, well-drained and slightly acid although lilacs are pH adaptable
Growth Habit:
Large shrub or small tree with stiff, spreading branches developing a somewhat oval to rounded crown; with time branches and leaves become somewhat arching
Rate of Growth:
Medium, 9 to 12' over a 6 to 8 year period
Disease and Insect:
Bacterial blight, Phytophthora blight, leaf blights, leaf spots, powdery mildew, wilt
Landscape Value:
n/a
Additional Notes:
