Syringa emodi

Syringa emodi

Native to:
China, India, Nepal, Pakistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Syringa
Species:
Syringa emodi
USDA Symbol:
SYEM

Growth Characteristics

Height:
450 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pale pink, lilac
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Himalayan regions, prefers cool, moist conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI