Meyer Lilac
Scientific Name: Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’
Family: Oleaceae
Location on Campus: 46.895611, -96.803322
Description: Meyer Lilac is a compact, slow-growing, deciduous, flowering shrub. ‘Palibin’ is most known for its abundant, fragrant pale pink flowers, and glossy green foliage. This shrub boasts a dense, rounded form and excellent resistance to powdery mildew.
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7.
Natural Habitat: Native to northern China.
Mature Size: Height: 4-5', Spread: 5-7'
Form (Shape): Compact, dense, and rounded.
Growth Rate: Slow.
Foliage: Opposite, simple dark green leaves that are broadly elliptic to ovate in shape.
Texture: Medium.
Flowers: Single, sweetly fragrant pale pink flowers. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Fruit: Small, brown, oblong capsules.
Light: Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun.
Soil: Grows best in moist, well-drained rich soil. Avoid poorly drained soil.
Propagation: Propagated by stem-tip cuttings or layering.
Failure Patterns: Failure is generally uncommon; however, flower buds are susceptible to spring frost.
Disease and Insects: ‘Palibin’ has shown resistance to powdery mildew. Other disease and insect problems include leaf spots, blights, cankers, and wood rots.
Landscape Use: Great plant for foundation plantings, shrub borders, and mass plantings.
Availability: Readily available in nursery trade.
