Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
it is a type of birch
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
Hillside, Mountain tops
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
Light Yellow, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Prune to half of its height
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Borers, Chlorosis
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, 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
  
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
  
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
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
BETULA alleghaniensis
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Yellow Birch
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Yellow Birch
  
In German
Flieder
  
Yellow Birch
  
In French
lilas
  
bouleau jaune
  
In Spanish
lila
  
Abedul amarillo
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
κίτρινο Birch
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
κίτρινο Birch
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
żółte brzozy
  
In Latin
lilac
  
Birch flavum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Lilacs and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Yellow Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Lilacs and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Yellow Birch
Care of Lilacs and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.