Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Cotoneaster lucidus

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)

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.

The Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) is a dense, deciduous shrub that gets its name from the glossy dark green leaves that turn an eye-catching mix of red and purple in the fall.
It produces small, pink flowers in spring and by late summer they are followed by red berries that ripen to black. This plant is great for attracting wildlife as it is loved by both birds and butterflies.

While the Shiny Cotoneaster does produce berries, they are inedible to humans. This plant takes pruning and shearing well, making it easy to shape to your liking and is a great choice for a hedge or privacy screen in your yard.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: mix of yellow scarlet, red, purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: small, pale pink
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Toxicity: may cause stomach upset
Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: hedge cotoneaster, shiny leaf cotoneaster