Plant Your Own Fragrant Purple Lilac Tree

Grow your own beautiful and fragrant Purple Lilac Tree with these bare root starts. You’ll receive 5+ bare root starts of Syringa vulgaris, each measuring approximately 6 to 12 inches in length, complete with roots. Imagine the sweet aroma and vibrant purple blooms enhancing your garden!

These hardy flowering shrubs are perfect for adding a touch of elegance and fragrance to your landscape. While it may take approximately three years for these bare root starts to mature and produce buds/flowers, the wait is well worth it. For those in warmer climates or seeking faster growth, consider the Jumbo size starts.

The best time to transplant your Purple Lilac Tree is during the fall season, allowing the roots to establish themselves before the next growing season. These perennial flowers are known for their captivating fragrance and reliable return year after year, provided they experience a period of frost. These larger size bare root starts are better in hot weather states. If you do not get any type of frost, they will not come back next year, if you do, they are perennial and come back every year.

Benefits of Planting Purple Lilac Trees:

• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the delightful fragrance of lilac flowers in your garden.
• Hardy Perennial: These shrubs are known for their resilience and ability to return year after year.
• Attracts Pollinators: Lilac flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.
• Beautiful Aesthetic: Add a touch of elegance and color to your landscape.
• Easy to Transplant: Bare root starts are easy to handle and transplant.

Your bare root starts will be shipped to you via Priority Mail, ensuring they arrive quickly and in good condition.

Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Lilac Trees

1. How long will it take for my bare root lilac to bloom? Typically, it takes around three years for these bare root starts to mature and produce flowers.
2. How big will these lilac trees get? Mature lilac trees can reach heights of 8 to 15 feet, with a spread of 5 to 12 feet.
3. What kind of soil do lilac trees need? Lilacs thrive in well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
4. How much sun do these plants need? Lilacs prefer full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
5. What if I live in a warm climate without frost? If you don’t experience frost, your lilac may not return the following year. Consider a variety that tolerates warmer climates.