Lilac: Definition

LILAC definition: 1. a bush or small tree with sweet-smelling purple or white flowers: 2. a pale colour between pink…. Learn more. Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous bush that blooms for two weeks in late spring and early summer. Lilac shrubs are extremely easy to care for and can be pruned so that their dense leaves create a privacy hedge with pink, purple, or white fragrant blooms. All lilacs need to grow well is plenty of sunlight, fertile soil that drains well, and annual light pruning. Syringa vulgaris, also known as lilac or common lilac , is a flowering shrub or small tree native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe and North America, and has many varieties and cultivars.