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Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla

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A deciduous shrub or small tree, up to around 4m high, with reddish young stems and small, oval-shaped, glossy dark green leaves with densely hairy, greyish-white undersides. Small clusters of fragrant, lilac pink flowers are produced in early summer, and sometimes again in early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla (Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla)
Genus: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla

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Culture

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Quick identification of Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla

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Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla care guide

Water moderately, let surface soil dry partially before rewatering fully
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water moderately, let surface soil dry partially before rewatering fully

Fertilizing

Shrub fertilizer twice per year, early spring and post-bloom period

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If needed, prune lightly after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or by layering in early summer, by grafting in winter or by chip budding in midsummer

Growing

Thrives in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soils. Will tolerate some light shade but flowering is best in full sun. Mulch well in spring

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