Lilac Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross Lilac

Syringa 'Betsy Ross'

An early-spring blooming lilac from the US National Arboretum with large panicles of intensely fragrant white flowers; upright, multi-stemmed habit, limited suckering, ideal for screening; full sun and well-drained soil, relatively resistant to mildew

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SKU: 900616 Categories: All Trees & Shrubs, Attracts Pollinators, Hedges & Screening, Trees & Shrubs Tags: Deciduous, foundation plant, shrub, tree

Features and Growing Tips

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Planting and Growing

and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years., Betsy Ross Lilac will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to moist

Mature Size 10'Hx12'W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are white with strong fragrance

Flowers in early spring

Attracts butterflies

Zone 4a

Likes average to moist soil

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