Common Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
 
Bloom time: May - June
General
A non-native garden shrub, brought to Canada from Europe, it can grow up to 4 m high and 7 m wide.
Leaves & Twigs
Heart-shaped leaves are smooth and appear before the flowers bloom.
Flowers & Fruits
Small fragrant flowers (florets) grow in clusters 10-20 cm long.
Flowers of common purple lilac can vary in colour (depending on the variety).
Habitat
Lilac bushes grow where they have been planted, such as in parks and gardens; but this introduced plant does not grow successfully in the arctic.
PlantWatch Pointers
If possible, select a lilac bush that has pale to medium purple flower buds. Choose a location at least 10 m away from a building or obstacle, and tag a typical shrub for observation.
To Observe
First bloom: when the first florets are open on the observed shrub (3 places).
Mid bloom: when 50% of the florets are open on the observed shrub.
Leafing: when the first leaves push out of the bud and unfold completely (3 places).
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