Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern America
Types
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Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
-
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Syringa
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Lilac
In German
Zwetschgen
Flieder
In French
prune de Damas
lilas
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
lila
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
lilás
In Polish
mirabelki
liliowy
In Latin
damson plum
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Damson and Lilacs
Season and care of Damson and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Damson and Lilacs Physical Information
Damson and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Lilacs are as follows:
Damson flower color:
Damson leaf color:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Damson and Lilacs
Care of Damson and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson 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 Damson 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.