Wildlife Value
Because of root suckers, provides high quality cover for numerous species of birds and animals. Little value for fruit or browse. Introduced from eastern Europe.
| Growth form | round to irregular |
| Crown density | dense |
| Size | 8-12' high 8-12' spread |
| Drought resistance |
very good |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | rapid |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
to 8,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
good alkaline tolerance; grows well on most soils |
| Possible insect problems |
lilac borer, leaf miners, oyster shell scale |
| Possible disease problems |
lilac leaf blotch, powdery mildew, some leaf spots |
| Wildlife value | moderately high: songbirds; cover value |
| Seasonal color | fragrant purple or white spring flowers |
| Miscellany | develops into a dense barrier; excellent for windbreak purposes |