Peking Lilac vs Dolgo Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Peking Lilac vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Syringa pekinensis

Malus x Dolgo

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Peking Lilac
Dolgo Crab Apple

Peking Lilac is a small, deciduous shrub. This robust species is not as fragrant as Common Lilac, but it makes up for it with its large clusters of beautiful white flowers in the spring.

Perfect for any yard, Peking Lilac does not sucker, seldom suffers from disease, and requires little pruning.

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

Peking Lilac Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Fruit: small apples
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: dolgo apple