Syringa meyeri
Common name(s): Korean lilac
Description: perennial; a species not known to exist in the wild; originally found and described in a garden near Beijing, China in 1909. A slow-growing, deciduous shrub with compact foliage and fragrant flower clusters in late spring.
Height: to 8 ft. Spread: to 10 ft.
Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental- as a specimen plant or informal hedge and to attract pollinators
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Notes: the cultivar 'Palibin' is commonly found in the horticultural trade whereas the straight species is seldom offered. 'Palibin' is, ultimately, a smaller plant growing to only 5 ft. x 7 ft.