Dear Master Gardener: Can a dwarf Korean lilac be purchased in tree form? Answer: Yes, a dwarf Korean lilac, also known as a Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri Palibin), is sometimes grafted on a separate ...

Q: My lilacs look like death-warmed-over this time of year. Do you know what’s wrong, and is there anything I can do at this point? A: Lilacs are sadly not very well-suited to our Mid-Atlantic ...

Pinktini is more compact and tidier than the classic “Miss Canada” Lilac. “SCENTARA” lilacs (Syringa x hyacinthiflora) – With a dwarf form and some of the best fragrance from their parentage combined ...

Late April and early May in the Northwest are high season for all kinds of lilacs. They are coming into full bloom and their heavenly fragrance is enough to put even this cantankerous gardener into a ...

Bursting into bloom in May-June and again in August-September, this gorgeous lilac tree is the ideal addition to jazz up your outdoor area, boasting vibrant lavender-purple flowers that blanket the ...

We love our lilacs, but they aren't often considered good companions to other shrubs and perennials in the mixed border, because they grow into large shrubs too difficult to manage in small spaces.

Blooming in May-June and again in August-September, this stunning lilac tree is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor space and enjoy bright lavender-purple flowers spread over the entire canopy ...

Q: I see some plant tags say “standard” on species like lilac, rose and hydrangea. What does that mean? A: When a shrub that is normally multi-stemmed and rounded/mounding in its growth habit is ...

It is hard to give precise advice about what to do with your vine without seeing exactly how it has been radically pruned, as you put it. You certainly don’t need all those vigorous shoots, as you ...