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Syringa sweginzowii

Also Known As

  • Syringa tomentella ssp. sweginzowii
  • Chengtu Lilac

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-18'
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

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Syringa sweginzowii plant details

Syringa sweginzowii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa sweginzowii

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, repeat-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa sweginzowii

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chengtu Lilac. A rarity and certainly one of the most beautiful Syringa species. A graceful small tree with dark green leaves and arching branches tipped in June by pendulous clusters of pale mauve flowers which are rosy-pink on the outside. The spicy fragrance is heady.

Gardening facts about Syringa sweginzowii plant

How to Grow Syringa sweginzowii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 10'

Width: 13'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

2a-9a

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - occasional
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aka Syringa lacinata, Syringa laciniata, Cutleaf Lilac

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Syringa x laciniata flower by Karl Gercens III
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 4'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Syringa 'Minuet' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Syringa 'Miss Canada' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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