Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern America
New Zealand
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
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, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Lilac
Cabbage Palm
In German
Flieder
Cabbage tree
In French
lilas
arbre de chou
In Spanish
lila
árbol de la col
In Greek
πασχαλιά
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
lilás
repolho árvore
In Polish
liliowy
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
lilac
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Lilacs and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Cabbage Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Lilacs and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Lilacs and Cabbage Tree
Care of Lilacs and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.