Donald Wyman Lilac
Did you know?
Donald Wyman Lilacs (Syringa Xprestoniae 'Donald Wyman') were first developed in the early 1900s, but weren't officially introduced to the public until 1944 in Dropmore, Manitoba. Many horticulturists consider these to be the finest lilacs in cultivation due to their attractive flowers and foliage, size, attraction of pollinators, and minimal maintenance requirements.
Size
Up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Showy, fragrant, pink-purple flowers bloom in late spring. Large, textured, green leaves emerge in early spring and fade to a yellow color in the autumn.
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, screen, border, hedge, or accent
Care Practices
Plant in full sun and prune when necessary after flowering. These low-maintenance shrubs are extremely cold hardy and tolerate a variety of soil and pH types, high levels of air pollution, and moderately dry or moist conditions once established. This cultivar does not sucker.
Native Range
Europe