This dwarf variety has an excellent uniform habit and red-purple buds that open to fragrant, single, pale lilac flowers. Previously known as Syringa palibiniana, it bears profuse blooms at an early age. 2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner.
Height: 4-5'
Spread: 5-7'
Shape: Compact, low spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark green, small, clean
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
This hardy lilac from Korea has purple buds that open to single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers when other lilacs have finished. Also known as Syringa velutina, it has leaves larger than S. meyeri and S. microphylla and beautiful burgundy-red fall color.
Height: 6-7'
Spread: 5-6'
Shape: Broad, spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark, glossy green
Fall Foliage: Burgundy-red
Zone: 3-7