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

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Arnold Hawthorn

Crataegus arnoldiana

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Arnold Hawthorn
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Arnold Hawthorn is a low-branched tree favored by wildlife and landscapers. This tree's beautiful white flowers and bright red berries make it an attractive ornamental in anyone's yard. Arnold Hawthorn is also used in windbreaks and riparian planting.

Despite its thorns, Arnold Hawthorn is a popular choice of food and shelter for deer and birds. Humans can also eat these berries fresh or preserved, but Arnold Hawthorn will not have high yields until it matures at 5-8 years.

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.

Arnold Hawthorn Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red pomes about 1 cm in diameter
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: white
Flowers: pale purple
Bark: gray to brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: korean lilac