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Syringa microphylla 'Superba'
Oleaceae
Subperba Littleleaf Lilac
si-RING-ga mi-kro-FIL-a
- Deciduous shrub, 6-9(12) ft [1.8-2.7(3.7) m] tall, much greater spread, dense, thin branches. Leaves opposite, simple, ovate to elliptic-ovate, 1-4 cm long, rounded at base, medium green above, gray-green and pubescent below. Flower cluster 4-7 cm long, twice as wide, pink-red, long flowering period.
- Sun or part shade. Needs good drainage. Heat tolerant and mildew resistant.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 4