Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Korean Boxwood

Buxus microphylla Koreana

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Korean Boxwood seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 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-brown to purple
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: korean lilac