Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Australia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Lilac
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
बकाइन
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Flieder
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
lilas
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
lila
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
lilás
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
liliowy
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
lilac
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Syringa
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Lilacs and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Lilacs and Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.