Peking Lilac vs Dolgo Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Peking Lilac vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Malus x Dolgo

Syringa pekinensis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Dolgo Crab Apple
Peking Lilac

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 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.

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

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Peking Lilac Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: dolgo apple