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Common Lilac

Common Lilac

$36.75
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Low stock: 7 left

Syringa vulgaris

Common Lilac is a classic, long-lived shrub known for its intensely fragrant spring flowers. Blooming in shades of purple, lavender, or white (depending on variety), it delivers one of the strongest scents in the landscape. Durable and cold-hardy, it is ideal for hedging, screening, and traditional plantings.

Key Features

  • Extremely fragrant flowers (major selling point)
  • Classic spring blooms (purple, lavender, white)
  • Long-lived and durable
  • Cold-hardy
  • Good for hedges and screening

Specs

  • Mature Height: 8–12 ft (can get larger over time)
  • Mature Width: 6–10 ft
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Zone: 3–7
  • Form: Upright / multi-stem

Spacing Guidance

  • 6–8 ft spacing
  • 5–7 ft off structures


Why Choose Shrubs for a Stronger Landscape?

  • Structure & Definition: Shrubs frame homes, define walkways, and create organized planting beds.
  • Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
  • Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.

Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England

At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.

Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.

Pro Growers of New England inc

Plant Specs

Growth Rate
Moderate
Plant Color
Purple
Hardiness Zone
3a-7b
Deer Resistance
Yes
Moisture Control
Average to moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun

PGNE-31040

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