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Syringa pubescens
'Josee'
Josee Lilac
Origin: Cultivated by Georges Morel, introduced by Minier Nurseries in France in 1974.
| Family |
| Oleaceae |
| Genus |
| Syringa |
| Species |
| pubescens |
| Cultivar |
| 'Josee' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 1 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A beautiful dwarf blooming Lilac, with heavily scented star-like pink flowers that begin to bloom at the end of May and will continue to bloom sporadically until the end of August. |
| Landscape |
| Commonly used as a hedge, screen or specimen shrub. |
| Cultivation |
| Can grow in sun or partial shade, with moist, well draining soil. Prefers Alkaline, neutral soil. Grow in a well ventilated area. |
| Shape |
| Compact, upright, rounded shape. Well behaved growth. Pruning is needed to keep its shape clean. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Unlike most lilacs it will bloom throughout the summer. Beautiful pink star shaped flowers with a very strong scent. Compact foliage, round shape, growing upwards. |
| Pests |
| Deer resistant. May be prone to Lilac blight, Leaf mining moths, or thrips. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin; France. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Light brown bark. Medium hardiness. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| 0.6cm - 1.2cm. |
| Leaf Description |
| Mid to dark green ovate, heart shaped leaves. About 5-12 centimetres long. Width of 3-7 centimetres. No autumn colour, just browning of leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Full dense panicles 10cm - 13cm long. Trumpet/star shaped lavender-pink flowers. Heavily scented, blooming in late spring and covering the entire plant. May bloom again in August/September but not as full as the first bloom. |
| Colour Description |
| Pink flowers. Mid-deep green leaves. Burgundy-brown petiole. |
| Texture Description |
| Eye catching colour will pop in the landscape. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Willowwood Arboretum located in Gladstone, New Jersey, United States. |
| Propagation |
| A sterile cultivar. Grafting, layering, and softwood cuttings are acceptable methods of propagation. If propagating, choose strong branches to cut at 13-15cm length. Insert in moist soil and make sure it is not in direct sunlight. Josee Lilacs produce many small seedlings near the root system, so ramet propagation is an option as well. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| No other use than specimen or hedge plant. Flowers are good for attracting butterflies and pollinators. Flowers can be cut and placed in floral arrangements. |
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