Syringa consists of deciduous shrubs or trees characterized by simple leaves that are typically entire, though occasionally pinnate. In late spring or early summer, they produce conical clusters of small, highly aromatic, 4-lobed tubular flowers.

Syringa pubescens Bloomerang Purpink ('Smnsptp')

Syringa pubescens subsp. julianae

This medium-sized shrub grows slowly, reaching approximately 2 meters in height. It features small, oval leaves that are dark green, arranged on slender branches. In late spring and early summer, it produces upright clusters of tubular flowers that are dark purple-pink and emit a pleasant fragrance.

Syringa pubescens subsp. julianae 'George Eastman'

Syringa pubescens subsp. julianae 'Hers'

Syringa pubescens subsp. julianae 'Roy Lancaster'

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of approximately 4 meters. Its young stems display a reddish hue, while the foliage consists of small, oval leaves that are glossy dark green on the upper side and covered with dense, greyish-white hairs beneath. In early summer, this plant produces clusters of fragrant flowers in a lilac-pink shade, with the possibility of a second bloom in early autumn.

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Charming Chihorin'

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Hanataba'

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Rabbit's Eyes'

This medium-sized deciduous shrub features a bushy, spreading habit and is characterized by its small, dark green, broadly ovate leaves. In spring, it produces fragrant, single flowers that are long-tubed and rosy-pink, arranged in loose panicles.

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Superba'

Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla var. potaninii

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Colby's Starburst'

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Colby's Twinkling Little Star'

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'De Belder'

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Goscote Purity'

'Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' is a compact, spreading deciduous shrub characterized by its dark green, wavy leaves that transition to a purple hue in the fall. The plant produces purple buds that unfurl into fragrant pale purple flowers, which gradually lighten to almost white as they mature.

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Tanika's'

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Wonderland'

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula Little Darling ('Smsdtl')

Syringa pubescens subsp. pubescens 'Kabuki'

Syringa reticulata

Syringa reticulata 'City of Toronto'

Syringa reticulata 'Golden Eclipse' (v)

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

Syringa reticulata subsp. amurensis

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It is characterized by its arching branches and distinctive peeling bark. The foliage consists of elongated, dark green leaves that are oval to lance-shaped, featuring pointed tips. In early to midsummer, the plant produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers that are creamy white in color.

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis 'Macrothyrsa'

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis 'Pendula'

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis 'Yellow Fragrance'

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis 'Zhang Zhiiming'

This upright, bushy deciduous shrub or small tree reaches a height of up to 5 meters. It features distinctive peeling, copper-hued bark and has ovate to heart-shaped green foliage. In late spring and early summer, it produces numerous large clusters of small, fragrant, creamy white flowers.

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis China Snow ('Morton')

Syringa reticulata subsp. reticulata

Syringa reticulata subsp. reticulata Snowdance ('Bailnce')

Syringa reticulata var. mandshurica f. koreana

Syringa tomentella

Syringa tomentella subsp. sweginzowii

Syringa tomentella subsp. sweginzowii 'Superba'

Syringa tomentella subsp. yunnanensis is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features an open growth form and bears elliptic to oval green leaves. In early summer, the plant produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers that exhibit a slight funnel shape and lilac-pink coloration.

Syringa tomentella subsp. yunnanensis

Syringa tomentella subsp. yunnanensis 'Alba'

Syringa tomentella subsp. yunnanensis 'Rosea'

Syringa villosa is an upright deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters in height. This plant features broad green leaves and produces elongated clusters of flowers in early summer, blooming later than typical lilacs. The flowers are light purple-pink in color and emit a strong fragrance.

Syringa villosa

Syringa villosa 'Alba'

Syringa villosa 'Aurea'

Syringa vulgaris is the wild ancestor of all contemporary lilac cultivars. This deciduous shrub develops into a bushy thicket, typically reaching dimensions of approximately 7 x 7 meters. Its foliage consists of green, heart-shaped leaves. In early summer, it produces fragrant light blue-purple blossoms.

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