Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Europe, Northern America
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
Syringa
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Lilac
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
बकाइन
In German
Rowan Tree
Flieder
In French
Rowan Tree
lilas
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
lila
In Greek
Rowan Tree
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
lilás
In Polish
Rowan Tree
liliowy
In Latin
Rowan ligno
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Lilacs
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Lilacs Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Lilacs are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Lilacs
Care of Rowan Tree and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.