Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
South America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, 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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
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
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Syringa
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Lilac
Peppertree
In Hindi
बकाइन
Peppertree
In German
Flieder
Peppertree
In French
lilas
Peppertree
In Spanish
lila
peppertree
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Peppertree
In Portuguese
lilás
Peppertree
In Polish
liliowy
Peppertree
In Latin
lilac
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Peppertree
Season and care of Lilacs and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Peppertree Physical Information
Lilacs and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Peppertree are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and Peppertree
Care of Lilacs and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.