Pocahontas Lilac
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Oleaceae
Plant Description: Large deciduous flowering shrubs. Profuse purple-maroon fragrant flowers are borne on terminal panicles. Lance shaped dark green leaves provide a beautiful back drop to the flowers. This variety blooms 2 weeks earlier than other lilac species. Once established, it can withstand much drought but prefers moderate amounts of water. Tolerates many soil types and conditions.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Special Considerations: Lilacs should be pruned after the flowers fade by using a combination of thinning and renewal techniques. Remove some of the oldest stems nearly or right to the ground. (Older, neglected shrubs may need many large branches removed; avoid removing more than 1/3 of the shrub at a time by spacing this renovation out over multiple years). Excessively long stems can be shortened to a strong branch. Lastly, thin out some of the younger stems to prevent crowding. Remove spent blooms before seed set to promote more blooms later.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 10-12' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Purple
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Traditional Yet Thrifty
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
