Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Pennsylvania Cinquefoil - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Potentilla pensylvanica

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

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.

Pennsylvania Cinquefoil is well suited for naturalisation projects as it is a wildflower native to North America. It is widespread and can be found growing in rocky soils at higher elevations in the mountains and foothills, as well as the dry prairies. The Pennsylvania Cinquefoil is capable of growing in cold, harsh conditions. The bright yellow flowers are found at the top of long stalks in small dense clusters and are ideal for attracting pollinators.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Pennsylvania Cinquefoil Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 0.0 m (0.1 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Fall colour: red and purple
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: yellow
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: prairie cinquefoil