Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap
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
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Lilac
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
बकाइन
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Flieder
Tiger Tree
In French
lilas
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
lila
Tiger Tree
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
lilás
Tiger Tree
In Polish
liliowy
Tiger Tree
In Latin
lilac
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Oleaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Lilacs and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Tiger Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Lilacs and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Tiger Tree
Care of Lilacs and Tiger 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 Tiger 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.