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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Wild Snowberry

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Symphoricarpos spp.

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
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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.

Wild Snowberry is a mix of Common Snowberry and Western Snowberry. Each shrub's size, flower, and berry colour may vary.

This plant is abundant across the prairies. It can be planted alone or as a hedge in small yards. This shrub's ornamental berries persist into winter. Wild Snowberry can be a natural habitat and food source for various animals.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Wild Snowberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Berries: showy white berries persist into winter
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: white and occasionally pinkish
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: coralberry, ghostberry, waxberry, wolfberry