Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Syringa
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Lilac
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
बकाइन
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Flieder
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
lilas
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
lila
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
πασχαλιά
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
lilás
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
liliowy
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
lilac
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Lilacs and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Big leaf Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Lilacs and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Lilacs and Big leaf Maple
Care of Lilacs and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.