Douglas County Conservation District                                                                         ~Helping People Help the Land~                                                                                                            

by promoting projects through education to further the long- term sustainable   use of natural resources balancing the needs of agriculture and urban growth

                

                                                                            PO Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116

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Lilac
Syringa spp.                   

Wildlife Value

Because of root suckers, provides high quality cover for numerous species of birds and animals.  Little value for fruit or browse.  Introduced from eastern Europe.

Growth form round to irregular
Crown density dense
Size 8-12' high
8-12' spread
Drought
resistance		 very good
Cold hardiness excellent
Growth rate rapid
Life span moderate
Elevation
range		 to 8,000 feet
Soil
conditions		 good alkaline tolerance; grows well on most soils
Possible insect
problems		 lilac borer, leaf miners, oyster shell scale
Possible disease 
problems		 lilac leaf blotch, powdery mildew, some leaf spots
Wildlife value moderately high:  songbirds; cover value
Seasonal color fragrant purple or white spring flowers
Miscellany develops into a dense barrier; excellent for windbreak purposes