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Common lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Screening a viewA specimen to look at

ScentedLives a long time

Common lilac
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyOleaceae
Size when mature4 m tall, 3 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureMedium
Soilloam, clay, chalk
Soil pH6 to 8
Hardy to-35 degrees
FlowersMay
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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