Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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, Partial 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Syringa
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Lilac
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
बकाइन
American Holly
In German
Flieder
American Holly
In French
lilas
American Holly
In Spanish
lila
American Holly
In Greek
πασχαλιά
American Holly
In Portuguese
lilás
American Holly
In Polish
liliowy
American Holly
In Latin
lilac
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Oleaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and American Holly
Season and care of Lilacs and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and American Holly season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and American Holly Physical Information
Lilacs and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and American Holly are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lilacs and American Holly
Care of Lilacs and American Holly 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 Holly 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 Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.