Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' (Palibin Dwarf Korean Lilac)
Botanical Information
Family | Oleaceae |
Genus | Syringa |
Species | meyeri |
Cultivar | 'Palibin' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Awarded a gold medal by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 7a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
Height | 1.5 - 2 m |
Spread | 2 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A bushy, compact shrub covered in light pink fragrant flowers arranged in thick, terminal clusters. A very attractive specimen. |
Shape | Rounded, oval. |
Landscape | Borders, screen or hedge. |
Cultivation | Dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic-ovate and dark green in colour. |
Flower Description | Terminal cluster of pale pink flowers. |