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    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith'

    Also Known As

    • Forrest Kresser Smith Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith' plant details

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender 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 x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fragrant heads of single lavender flowers that are excellent for cutting. Blooms lavishly in midspring. One of the Descanso Gardens introductions, which were selected for their low winter chill requirements.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith' plant

    How to Grow Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Forrest Kresser Smith'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 13'

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    Photo of Syringa 'Betsy Ross' flower by Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Syringa 'Minuet'

    aka Minuet Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 4'

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

    aka Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada', Miss Canada Preston Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
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