How to Care for Syringa oblata var. dilatata (Korean lilac)

Korean name: 수수꽃다리

The Korean lilac is a medium-sized deciduous tree with broad, rounded leaves and purple or light purple flowers that bloom in spring. It spreads well, making it suitable as an ornamental garden tree and is easy to grow at home. It is a popular tree due to its ease of care.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, China, Far East Russia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: first love, friendship
• Traits: cold hardy, beginner friendly, flowering tree, ornamental, spring bloom
• Also known as: Korean lilac, Broadleaf lilac

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a location with full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Temperature: -20 to 30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Syringa oblata var. dilatata?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Syringa oblata var. dilatata?

It likes Place in a location with full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Syringa oblata var. dilatata safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Syringa oblata var. dilatata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around -20 to 30°C. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and autumn..