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Syringa prestoniae Donald Wyman

Donald Wyman Lilac

Donald Wyman is a deciduous Preston hybrid lilac. Purple buds open into single, reddish-purple flowers, extending the lilac display into late spring or early summer.

Choose a sunny site. Occasional pruning helps maintain a fuller base.

Plant type
Flowering Deciduous Shrub
Height
10'
Width
10-12'
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bloom time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Flower color
Red Violet
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit
No
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No

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