Woody Plants Database - Syringa meyeri `Palibin`

Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu]
Species: Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
(si-ring'gah mye'ur-eye)
Palibin Meyer Lilac
Cultivar Information
* See specific cultivar notes on next page.
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Height: 4' - 8' (spread 6' - 12')
Hardy To Zone: 4a
Leaves: Deciduous
Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil
(pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Shape: small, round, mounded shrub with
clean branch structure in summer and
winter
Environmental Other: spectacular violet
flowers emerge before leaves are fully
developed and cover the plant in May; new
leaves have purplish margins turning to
dark green lustrous foliage; medium fine
texture
Ornamental Other: prefers alkaline soil
Insect Disease
Bare Root Transplanting
not as susceptible to mildew as other lilacs;
several diseases may cause problems but
none serious; one of the most maintenancefree lilacs
Any
Other
native to northern China; slow growth rate; flowers can be harmed by late freeze
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated
or very wet soil
1
2
3
Consistently moist,
well-drained soil
4
5
6
Occasional periods of
dry soil
7
8
9
Prolonged periods of
dry soil
10
11
12
1
Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu]
Cultivars for Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Showing 1-1 of 1 item.
Cultivar Name
Palibin
Notes
'Palibin' (compact; whitish pink flowers; floriferous)
2
Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu]
Photos
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Leaves
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Leaves
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Leaves
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Habit
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Leaves
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Bark
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Buds
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Flowers
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' - Leaf
3