Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Washington Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Washington Hawthorn

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Crataegus phaenopyrum

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Washington Hawthorn

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.

Washington Hawthorn is an attractive ornamental shrub that is dense enough to plant as a privacy screen. It produces clusters of white blooms in late spring to early summer.

Washington Hawthorn's red berries last throughout winter, bringing squirrels and birds to your property. In the fall, its foliage turns beautiful orange, scarlet, or purple.

One of the most overlooked trees on the prairies. This tree is often used as rootstock, a wildlife attractor, or a boulevard hedge. Give this one a second look.

This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.

Please note: this plant is poisonous to dogs.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Washington Hawthorn Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: orange, scarlet or purple
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: white flowers in spring
Berries: red-pink berries
Berries: small, red
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: washington thorn