- Family :
- Oléaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 2a
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 8 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 4 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 4 m
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Oval
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Medium
- Soil and moisture :
- Plant in a soil that is moderately rich, well drained and acid to very alkaline.
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- High
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few pathological and entomological problems
- Special comments :
- A favorite for city planting. The tree is adorned with fragrant creamy white flowers in July. This lilac is often planted along streets, due to its high tolerance to drought and de-icing salt.
- Photo sources :
- https://arbres.hydroquebec.com/fiche-arbre-arbuste/4945
