Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vines
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
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 Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Lilac
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
बकाइन
Asian bittersweet
In German
Flieder
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
lilas
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
lila
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
lilás
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
liliowy
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
lilac
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Oleaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Bittersweet
Season and care of Lilacs and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Bittersweet season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Bittersweet Physical Information
Lilacs and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Bittersweet are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Bittersweet
Care of Lilacs and Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.