Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Dolgo Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Malus x Dolgo

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Dolgo Crab Apple
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

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.

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: white
Flowers: pale purple
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: dolgo apple
Other Names: korean lilac