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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  

Origin
Europe, Northern America  
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia  

Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac  
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper  

Number of Varieties
1000  
14
170  
40

Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets  
Riverbanks, Sandy areas  

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  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
9.00 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Blue, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Blue Violet, Purple  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Needle like  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

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  
Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

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  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  

In Spring
Moderate  
Alternate Days  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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  

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails  
Red blotch, Rust  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose  
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Beautification, Ground Cover  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Perfumes  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms  
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Fruits  

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  
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Syringa  
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'  

Common Name
Lilac  
Greek Juniper  

In Hindi
बकाइन  
Aaraar  

In German
Flieder  
Wacholder  

In French
lilas  
Genévrier  

In Spanish
lila  
Juniperus  

In Greek
πασχαλιά  
Greek Juniper  

In Portuguese
lilás  
Jałowiec  

In Polish
liliowy  
Juniperus  

In Latin
lilac  
Juniperus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Coniferophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Pinopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Pinales  

Family
Oleaceae  
Cupressaceae  

Genus
Syringa  
Juniperus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
-  

Tribe
Oleeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Cupressoideae  

Number of Species
12  
99+
67  
99+

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Difference Between Lilacs and Juniper

If you are confused whether Lilacs or Juniper are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lilacs and Juniper Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lilacs are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Juniper fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lilacs and Juniper if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lilacs and Juniper

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lilacs and Juniper. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lilacs and Juniper as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Lilacs is Fever and Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms whereas of Juniper is Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout and Laxative. Lilacs has beauty benefits as follows: while Juniper has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Lilacs vs Juniper

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Lilacs vs Juniper and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Lilacs are Eye irritation, Itchy eyes and Runny nose whereas of Juniper have Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes and wheezing respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Lilacs has no showy fruits and Juniper has no showy fruits. Also Lilacs is flowering and Juniper is not flowering . You can compare Lilacs and Juniper facts and facts of other plants too.

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