Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
United States, California
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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
Botanical Name
Syringa
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Lilac
Blue Oak
In Hindi
बकाइन
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Flieder
Blaue Eiche
In French
lilas
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
lila
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
lilás
Carvalho azul
In Polish
liliowy
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
lilac
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Blue Oak
Season and care of Lilacs and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Blue Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Lilacs and Blue Oak Physical Information
Lilacs and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Blue Oak are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lilacs and Blue Oak
Care of Lilacs and Blue Oak 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 Blue Oak pruning is done 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.