Syringa - Wikipedia Syringa is a genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family [1] called lilacs They are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere [2][3][4][5]
Syringa vulgaris - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as common lilac, is an upright, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub in the olive family that typically matures to 12-16’ (20’) tall with a spread to 8-12’ (15’) wide
Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac) - Gardenia Prized for its delightful fragrance, Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac) is a mainstay of the spring landscape in northern and colder climates
Lilac | Description, Major Species, Varieties, Facts | Britannica lilac, (genus Syringa), genus of about 25 species of fragrant and beautiful northern spring-flowering shrubs and small trees of the olive family (Oleaceae) Lilacs are native to eastern Europe and temperate Asia, and several are widely cultivated
Common Purple Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, Monrovia Plant Abundant clusters of sweetly fragrant, purple flowers in mid-spring on a vigorous, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with heart-shaped, green foliage Ideal as a flowering hedge or screen Plant near a window or pathway where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed Deciduous Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils
Syringa - New World Encyclopedia Lilac is the common name for any of the various deciduous shrubs or small trees comprising the genus Syringa of the olive family (Oleaceae), which are widely cultivated for their flowers and fragrance