Syringa meyeri


Common name(s): Korean lilac


Description: perennial; a species not known to exist in the wild; originally found and described in a garden near Beijing, China in 1909. A slow-growing, deciduous shrub with compact foliage and fragrant flower clusters in late spring.


Height: to 8 ft. Spread: to 10 ft.


Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental- as a specimen plant or informal hedge and to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Notes: the cultivar 'Palibin' is commonly found in the horticultural trade whereas the straight species is seldom offered.  'Palibin' is, ultimately, a smaller plant growing to only 5 ft. x 7 ft.