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Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin (tree form)'

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Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin (tree form)') at Millcreek Nursery Ltd

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft in bloom

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft in bloom

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Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin (tree form)') at Millcreek Nursery Ltd

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Height:  9 feet

Spread:  5 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  3a

Description:

A beautiful accent tree with striking spikes of fragrant lilac flowers in late spring, small rounded foliage and a uniform compact ball shape grafted onto a standard, best used as a solitary accent in the garden; prune to maintain shape

Ornamental Features

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft is smothered in stunning panicles of fragrant lilac purple flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The small pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.

Landscape Attributes

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft is a dense deciduous dwarf tree, selected and trained to grow in a small tree-like form with the primary plant grafted high atop a standard. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This dwarf tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft is ideal for use as a garden accent or patio feature, and is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft will grow to be about 9 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This dwarf tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Dwarf Korean Lilac Top Graft is a fine choice for the yard, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Its large size and upright habit of growth lend it for use as a solitary accent, or in a composition surrounded by smaller plants around the base and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Accent  Garden  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Plant Form  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features