Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Western Asia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and 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
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, 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
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Syringa
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Lilac
Sweet Cherry
In German
Flieder
Süße Kirsche
In French
lilas
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
lila
Cereza dulce
In Greek
πασχαλιά
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
lilás
Cereja doce
In Polish
liliowy
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
lilac
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Lilacs and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Sweet Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Lilacs and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Lilacs and Sweet Cherry
Care of Lilacs and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.