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The Common Lilac grows to a height of 8 to 15 feet, with a spread of 6 to 12 feet. It forms a upright shrub with an irregular outline that has no lower branches with age. The leaves are opposite, simple, oval, 2-5 inches long, entire, and dark green. The flowers are lilac purple colored, and very fragrant. They bloom from early to mid May. They are formed on 4 to 8 inch stalks and in pairs. There are over 400, but likely closer to 800 different clones.
Information about this plant from the USDA Plants Database.
Information from the TreeGuide from Athenic Systems.
This page was last updated 12 Jun 2003.