Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, 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, Needs watering once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Syringa
ACER negundo
Common Name
Lilac
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
बकाइन
Boxelder tree
In German
Flieder
Boxelder Baum
In French
lilas
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
lila
árbol boxelder
In Greek
πασχαλιά
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
lilás
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
liliowy
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
lilac
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lilacs and Boxelder
Season and care of Lilacs and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Boxelder season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Boxelder Physical Information
Lilacs and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Boxelder are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lilacs and Boxelder
Care of Lilacs and Boxelder 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 Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.