Common White Lilac
Syringa vulgaris var. alba
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Fragrant, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, and Hedge/Screen
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 2-7
The Common White Lilac (Syringa vulgaris var. alba) is an ornamental shrub with stunning flowers of intoxicatingly fragrant flowers! You could use several as a dazzling effect as a hedge, or even plant just one as an individual accent near your patio where you can enjoy its spring show. Common White Lilac is well-known and loved by gardeners all over the world for its beauty and fragrance.
Its pristine white flowers bloom on long, showy upright panicles in the mid-spring bloom time. The dark blue-green, heart-shaped leaves provide an elegant complement to the clustered blossoms. As if the dazzling spring display weren't enough, your Common White Lilac will astound you with its fragrance. It's one of the most powerful fragrances emitted by a plant. Its most-beloved features!
Incredibly cold tolerant from USDA hardiness zones 2 - 7, the Common White Lilac can reach a mature height of 12-15 feet and a width of 8-12 when left informal. Pruning can create small tree-form specimens or maintain these as small shrubs as needed.
Planting and Application:
Use these lovely deciduous shrubs as an informal hedge and privacy, so utilize Lilac bushes as shelterbelts and screening. Create lovely naturalized accents and pinpoint privacy by grouping these or other flowering shrubs in 3s and 5s. The lovely scent should be planted near seating areas and windows so you can enjoy the fragrance as it wafts on the breeze!
Although it has been recreated for perfumes and candles, nothing can compare to the scent of fresh Lilac in your yard and home. Use White Lilac flowers as cut blooms, or leave on the plant to decorate your yard! The Lilac flower fragrance is captivating! You'll adore the best-known scent of spring for weeks! Let sucker for naturalized clumps or keep them tidy with annual pruning after flowering.
- Gorgeous Pure White Panicles
- Intense True Lilac Fragrance
- Heart-Shaped Soft Blue-Green Leaves
- Large Shrub or Pruned to Small Tree
- Privacy, Screening, Cut Flowers & Pollinators
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Common White Lilac is a very hardy shrub, especially for North American gardens as it can withstand severely cold winters. In fact, Common White Lilac actually does best in areas with significant frost in wintertime. It's also quite tolerant of soil conditions and will even do well in urban environments.
- Full Sun
- Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Prune After Flowering Only
- Mulch 3-4 Inches Deep
- Deer Resistant
Consider pairing one with the purple flowers of Common Purple Lilac for outstanding color contrast. Either way, you won't want to miss the allure of a Lilac for your landscape. Order at NatureHills.com today!
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does a Common White Lilac grow?
In optimal conditions, White Lilac grows about a foot a year and is considered a medium growth rate plant.
How do you prune Lilac Bushes?
Be sure to only shear or prune your white Lilac bush after flowering to avoid removing next springs blossoms. You can clean suckers and old wood out at any time. Prune into a white Lilac tree into a tree form if desired.
How big do White Lilac bushes get?
Common White Lilacs get a bit larger than Common Purple Lilacs, but only a little. Reaching a mature height of 12-15 feet and a width of 8-12 in optimal conditions.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Common White Lilac for sale here at NatureHills.com!
