Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
Syringa
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Lilac
In Hindi
Anacahuita
बकाइन
In German
Anacahuita
Flieder
In French
anacahuita
lilas
In Spanish
anacahuita
lila
In Greek
Anacahuita
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
lilás
In Polish
Anacahuita
liliowy
In Latin
Anacahuita
lilac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Lilacs
Season and care of Anacahuita and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Anacahuita and Lilacs Physical Information
Anacahuita and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Lilacs are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Anacahuita and Lilacs
Care of Anacahuita and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.