Red Osier Dogwood vs Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) - TreeTime.ca

Red Osier Dogwood vs Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Cornus sericea

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Red Osier Dogwood
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Red Osier Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub that features deep red stems and twigs year-round, with creamy white flowers in the spring. This shrub will add a nice pop of color to your yard.

Red Osier Dogwood is an excellent soil stabilizer. It is fast growing and becomes drought tolerant once well established.

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.

Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $5.99
Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: white waxy
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: white
Flowers: pale purple
Bark: dark red, showy
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: american dogwood, california dogwood, creek dogwood, dogberry tree, red dogwood, red twig dogwood, redosier dogwood, redstem dogwood, western dogwood
Other Names: korean lilac