‘James MacFarlane’ Lilac

  • Size

    6-8′ Tall

    8-10′ Wide

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun

  • Soil and Moisture Requirements

    Moist, well draining soils. Adaptable to most soil types and conditions but will not tolerate wet or soggy sites

  • Growth Rate

    Slow (less than 1’/year)

  • Flowers

    Dark pink flower buds open to dark pink panicles

  • Bloom Time

    Mid to late spring on old wood

  • Foliage

    Simple dark green leaves during the growing season

    Foliage turns yellow in fall

  • Characteristics

    Tolerances: Some deer resistance

    Attracts: Bees, butterflies, humming birds