(Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Tree Lilac)

Prolific cloud-like clusters of fragrant ivory blossoms cover this hardy East Asian native long after most other lilacs have bloomed. Whether grown as a rounded multi-stemmed large shrub or as a small single-trunked small tree, it offers ornamental interest at all seasons, thanks to its glossy dark brown cherry-like bark. The large clusters of tiny creamy-white flowers develop at the branch tips in late spring or early summer, even when the plant is young. Blossoms are privet-scented: sweet but with...

(Summer Snow Tree Lilac, Tree Lilac)

Showy cloud-like clusters of fragrant ivory blossoms cover this hardy and highly variable East Asian native long after most other lilacs have bloomed. Whether grown as a rounded multi-stemmed large shrub or as a single-trunked small tree, it offers ornamental interest at all seasons, thanks to its glossy dark brown cherry-like bark. The large clusters of tiny creamy-white flowers develop at the branch tips in late spring or early summer. They are privet-scented: sweet but with an undertone of cut...

(Tree Lilac)

Showy cloud-like clusters of fragrant ivory blossoms cover this hardy and highly variable Chinese native long after most other lilacs have bloomed. Whether grown as a rounded multi-stemmed large shrub or as a single-trunked small tree, it offers ornamental interest at all seasons, thanks to its glossy peeling golden-brown bark. The large paired clusters of tiny creamy-white flowers develop at the branch tips in late spring or early summer. They are privet-scented: sweet but with an undertone of cut...

(Late Lilac)

Few lilacs bloom as late in the season as the super hardy late lilac. This northern Chinese native produces conical upright clusters of purplish-pink or white blooms at the tips of the current season's growth. The fragrant tubular flowers open more than a week or more after those of common lilac (Syringa vulgaris). Green seed capsules follow, which change to dark brown by midsummer. Mature specimens reach medium height and develop an upright, rounded habit. Its sandy-brown stems support...

(Common Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag-worthy. Luminous panicles of purple, lavender, white or pink flowers appear along their branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so lilacs must be pruned directly after their yearly display. There are many superb cultivars to include the deep...

(Adelaide Dunbar Lilac, Common Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag worthy. The cultivar 'Adelaide Dunbar' bears luminous, long-lasting panicles of double purple flowers that appear along its branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so all must be pruned directly after their yearly display. Lilac are easy to...

(Agincourt Beauty Lilac, Common Lilac)

The purple-flowered ‘Agincourt Beauty’ features some of the largest individual flowers of any lilac cultivar. This exceptionally cold hardy Canadian hybrid was bred by Slater and introduced in 1968. When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its huge flower panicles appear in late spring or early summer.

Dark royal purple flowers cover the branch tips of ‘Agincourt Beauty.' Even when in bud, the panicles look like upright...

(Albert F. Holden Lilac, Common Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag-worthy. Luminous panicles of purple, lavender, white or pink flowers appear along their branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so lilacs must be pruned directly after their yearly display. There are many superb cultivars to include the deep...

(Alice Christianson Lilac, Common Lilac)

The double rosy purple flowers of ‘Alice Christianson’ are richly fragrant. This French cultivar has murky ancestry but is most certainly of Syringa vulgaris extraction. When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its huge flower panicles appear in late spring or early summer.

Unusually tall, narrow panicles of double flowers burst into color along the branch tips. They have a unique red tint that borders on magenta,...

(Aloise Lilac, Common Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag-worthy. Luminous panicles of purple, lavender, white or pink flowers appear along their branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so lilacs must be pruned directly after their yearly display. There are many superb cultivars to include the deep...