Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family, Oleaceae. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe (particularly the north and west) and North America.

Common lilac is a spring-flowering, perennial shrub or small tree in the olive family (Oleaceae). There are hundreds of cultivars available including single and double flowers of various colors including white, cream, rose, magenta, pinkish-purple, lavender, and purple. The specific epithet is Latin for “common.”

Syringa vulgaris, more commonly known as the common lilac, is a beloved deciduous shrub celebrated for its showy and sweetly fragrant spring flowers. Havit and Size: Native to southeastern Europe, it has a rounded, spreading growth habit.

Jun 11, 2024 · The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)—also known as the French lilac or simply the lilac—is a member of the olive (Oleaceae) family. Its relatives include ash trees, jasmine shrubs and vines, forsythia bushes, and privets.

Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as common lilac, is an upright, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub in the olive family that typically matures to 12-16’ (20’) tall with a spread to 8-12’ (15’) wide.

May 13, 2024 · Lilac bushes (Syringa vulgaris) are part of the olive family and bloom in late spring. Learn care and pruning tips to maximize the fragrant flowers.

Sep 6, 2021 · Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous bush that blooms for two weeks in late spring and early summer. Lilac shrubs are extremely easy to care for and can be pruned so that their dense leaves create a privacy hedge with pink, purple, or white fragrant blooms.