Buy Syringa 'Betsy Ross'

Also Known As

Betsy Ross Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'
W: 13'

planting zones

4a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Syringa 'Betsy Ross' plant details

Syringa 'Betsy Ross' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa 'Betsy Ross'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 13 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, disease-resistant, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa 'Betsy Ross'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For warm (or cool!) climates,this mildew-resistant! 10't x 12' with shrub is adorned with a fluffy coverlet of pure white fragrant flowers in spring; the first National Arb Lilac, bred by Don Egolf over 40 years. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Hats off to the late Dr. Donald Egolf, who bred 'Betsy Ross' using a Chinese specimen of S. oblata and an unidentified Lilac from New York. For its bountiful supply of fragrant, fluffy-looking, snow white trusses, thick dark green deciduous leaves and compact rounded frame, this National Arboretum introduction merits a prominent spot in your garden. Brimming with old-fashioned charm, 'Betsy Ross' wards off mildew, endures warmer weather and flourishes in a vast range of climates, from Minnesota to the deep south and both east and west coasts.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

The first Syringa released from the U.S. National Arboretum, 'Betsy Ross' is well adapted to warmer climates. Hybridized by the late Dr. Donald Egolf, this Syringa seems to have it all; superior, disease resistant foliage, abundant white, fragrant flowers and a compact growth habit. 'Betsy Ross' has been successfully evaluated in a wide range of zones; from Minnesota to the deep south and both the east and west coasts.