Ninebark vs Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) - TreeTime.ca

Ninebark vs Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Physocarpus opulifolius

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Ninebark

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Ninebark Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: small white clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: korean lilac