Syringa oblata var. dilatata
early lilac, broadleaf lilac
Notes:
The only lilac with good fall color, with the possible exception of S. pubescens subsp. patula. Also mildew-free. Better heat tolerance than S. vulgaris but not quite as sweet a fragrance (still pretty good though).
Since this lilac blooms earlier than most (as the common name implies), protect from late frosts.
Despite not being native to the eastern USA, Doug Tallamy lists lilacs as supporting 35 native species of butterflies/moths, fourth among all non-native genera.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, Missouri BG, UConn.
Tags:
attracts:butterflies
attracts:hummingbirds
attracts:larval host
coarse texture
deadheading recommended
deer resistant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:oval
habit:rounded
habit:spreading/wide
habit:upright
persistence:deciduous
pruning required
rich soil preferred
salt tolerant
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:cut flowers
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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