Chinese lilac is an upright to rounded shrub with arching branches. It is a more finely-textured hybrid of common lilac. The highly fragrant lavender-purple flowers are long blooming and attract butterflies.
- Family (English) Olive
- Family (botanic) Oleaceae
- Tree or plant type Shrub
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large shrub (more than 8 feet), Compact tree (10-15 feet)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, Occasional drought
- Season of interest mid spring, late spring
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, Purple
- Shape or form Arching, Multi-stemmed, Round
- Growth rate Moderate