Dwarf Korean Lilac
Syringa meyeri 'Dwarf Korean'
sih-RING-guh MY-er-ee
Trees: Flowering Tree
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Compact Rounded
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Bloom Booster
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division