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Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada'

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The shrub Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' (lilac) produces showy, bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant is rounded in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' (lilac) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' (lilac) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.