*Syringa vulgaris

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*Syringa vulgaris
COMMON LILAC
Oleaceae
S.E. Europe

Location: map coordinates T-8 (north side of Washington Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'46''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • deciduous shrub or small tree
  • etymology: Syringa from Greek syrinx (a pipe) because of the hollow stems; vulgaris = common
  • leaves simple, oval to cordate (heart-shaped), opposite
  • flowers lavender (occasionally white), in large dense clusters (panicles)
  • fruit dry, brown, capsule
  • popular spring ornamental; very attractive, scented, many cultivars; USDA hardiness zones 3-7
  • leaves susceptible to powdery mildew

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)

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