Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern America
North America, Canada
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
Lilac
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
बकाइन
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
Flieder
Lebensbaum
In French
lilas
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
lila
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
πασχαλιά
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
lilás
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
liliowy
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
lilac
American Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and American Arborvitae
Season and care of Lilacs and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and American Arborvitae season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and American Arborvitae Physical Information
Lilacs and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and American Arborvitae are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and American Arborvitae
Care of Lilacs and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.