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

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Siberian Crab Apple

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Malus baccata

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Siberian Crab Apple

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.

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: white
Fruit: red apples
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: siberian apple