Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Dwarf Arctic Willow - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix purpurea Nana

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Dwarf Arctic Willow
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden.

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.

Dwarf Arctic Willow Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, salix purpurea gracilis
Other Names: korean lilac