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Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Palibin Dwarf Korean Lilac packs fragrant lilac-pink flowers into upright clusters above small, dark green leaves. Its fine foliage gives the plant a neat texture even after the flowering season.

This slow-growing, bushy lilac stays relatively compact. It can anchor a smaller shrub border or bring spring fragrance close to a patio or garden path.

Grow in sun with fertile, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline. Leave adequate space for the branching structure.

Size (approximate)
• Height: 3–5 ft
• Width: 3–5 ft

Hardiness
• RHS H5 (UK hardiness rating)

Best Uses
• Border
• Specimen

Plant type
Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub
Height
3-5 ft
Width
3-5 ft
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Spring, Summer
Flower color
Pink, Purple
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
Landscape use
Border, Specimen
Shape
Dense
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No