Peking Lilac vs Siberian Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Peking Lilac vs Siberian Crab Apple

Syringa pekinensis

Malus baccata

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Peking Lilac
Siberian 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.

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

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Peking Lilac Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $5.99
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: siberian apple