Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern America
China, Japan
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Lilac
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
बकाइन
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Flieder
Japanese Ardisia
In French
lilas
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
lila
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
lilás
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
liliowy
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
lilac
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Lilacs and Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.