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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugust
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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