Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree
Syringa 'Palibin'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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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 |
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#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.
Plant Highlights
Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring

Growing Zones 3-7
Elevated spring glory! No matter how large or small your yard is, there is sure to be a place for the big impact of the incredibly compact Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa 'Palibin') but elevated into a fantastic Tree-Form! These dwarf shrubs have been expertly grafted onto a 36-inch standard for a truly unique spectacle! Standing tall atop the straight trunk, the densely branched, rounded top produces an abundance of showy, full-sized flowers every spring!
Everyone knows you plant Lilacs for their scented blooms, and the pale, purple display put on by Dwarf Korean Lilac really shines! It boosts the spring interest in your landscape in grand form without sacrificing space! You'll love the amazing spring Lilac blooms held on tidy trusses, and the light rebloom later in the season if you haven't pruned after the first flowering.
This deciduous tree-form of our ever-popular shrub has so many blooms, that it appears more violet than green in the spring. Dwarf Korean is a flower-making machine! Fragrant blooms cover each of the branch tips, with the buds a darker purple that opens to lavender and age to a beautiful pale-lavender color. Stock up on pretty vases and use the blooms in cut flower arrangements. They will perfume your kitchen table and sweeten dreams by your bedside! Just be sure to leave enough on the plant for the butterflies!
With ruffled foliage that is dark green on the top and a lighter green underside, so imagine the two-tone effect as they flutter in the breeze. Although, strictly speaking, this is not a plant noted for having fall color, we can tell you that we have seen fantastic reddish-purple fall color on Dwarf Korean Lilac. Especially when paired with the light flush of rebloom in the fall.
Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree-form is a perfect choice to add height and style to your Lilac collection! This Dwarf Korean variety blooms a bit later than French Hybrid Lilacs, extending your spring enjoyment by weeks! With looks and strength, the Dwarf Korean Lilac thrives in a wide range of conditions. It's ideal for urban gardens since it doesn't mind pollution, and it's cold-hardy, so it lasts through chilly winter nights.
Planting and Application:
This beautiful and popular version of the petite patio shrub stands atop a straight and sturdy standard and is so elegant and versatile to readily suit a wide range of garden applications. Use as an accent in a modern foundation planting, dress up a front door or add punctuation to a low hedge or mass planting. Dwarf Korean Lilac Trees also thrive in large planters. Place them in your sunniest spots and show off big time!
If you have a small garden, you need a Lilac Tree to deliver a big show. Whether you live on several acres or a tiny urban lot, you'll find a spot for the elegance and beauty of the Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree! A single specimen transforms a cottage garden or elevates your front berm. Any way you choose to use it, you'll love this compact plant.
Jazz up a side yard or accent the entrance to your backyard with a pair of these Lilacs on either side of the entrance. Add an arbor to feel like you are walking into a magical realm! Accent a patio seating area, or pop a few in fancy pots to create height and give a bit of screening.
Repeat these as accents plants throughout a mixed border. They'll make easy specimen plants, growing naturally into a lovely rounded ball. Try one on either side of your driveway, or plant a single plant in a raised berm to accent the lawn for a curb appeal-boosting focal point.
- Heavy Display of Fragrant, Light Purple Spring Blooms
- Sturdy Straight 36-inch Standard Trunk
- Abundant, Showy, Full-Size Flowers & Light Rebloom in Late Summer
- Ruffled Foliage Lighter Undersides & Fall Color
- Excellent Compact Variety - Fits Just About Anywhere
- Upscale Specimen, Accent & Focal Point Adds Height
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This wildly floriferous Lilac variety needs a sunny, well-drained spot in your yard to knock your socks off! Sunlight is crucial for the best bloom, so plant in at least 6 hours of direct sun for the best performance. Give young plants a moderate amount of water, carefully checking on the condition of the soil to get them established in that first growing season. Mulch your shrubs with 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips. Add additional soil in a mound 18 to 24 high if you suspect poor drainage. You can plant directly in that mound.
Follow these easy Pruning steps for the best flowering. Likely, you won't need to prune this naturally rounded shrub much at all. If required, first let the plant bloom in May. Then, just as soon as the flowers are done, prune the tips as needed. Only prune Lilacs right after the flowers are done blooming. Pruning later in the summer, fall, winter or early spring before they bloom in spring will only remove the flowers that would have bloomed in spring.
Once the plants get a bit older, do a renewal pruning. Each year after bloom, remove the oldest stems to the base of the grafted standard. You'll leave nice young shoots in place. This practice, when done every few years, will keep your plant healthy and stress-free and bloom like a fool. Keep any branching or shoots from growing along the trunk or from the ground by pruning back completely flush.
If you live with deer in your area, apply repellent spray on planting day. Deer are hungry and curious, and you want to train them to leave your plants alone. Reapply according to the label.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture & Fertility
- Plant in Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Immediately After Flowering
- Easy Care, Very Cold Hardy & Pollution Tolerant
If you are a Lilac fan, of course, you need to add a Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree-Form to elevate your garden! What a special gift for your family and friends, neighbors, and for yourself! Pairing well with other Lilac varieties or as a statement plant all by itself, you'll enjoy the captivating sight and scent of traditional Lilac in a right-sized package. Order these incredible, compact reblooming grafted Tree Lilacs today from NatureHills.com!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree get?
Dwarf Korean Lilacs Trees can reach a mature height of 5-6 feet tall and a width of 5 - 6 feet in optimal conditions. They are grafted onto a 36-inch standard trunk.
Is the Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree any good?
The Dwarf Korean Lilac is a fantastic fragrant shrub that is smaller and more compact than other Lilac varieties. This Tree-Form elevates all this beauty into a high-style accent!
How do you take care of a Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree?
Provide your Lilac Tree with full sun and well-drained enriched soil that has a good layer of mulch over the soil surface. Water moderately yet consistently and fertilize with a blooming plant fertilizer at least once a year. Prune only immediately after the first flowers have faded.
Are Dwarf Korean Lilac Trees fragrant?
Dwarf Korean Lilac Trees carry the distinctive flowery, sweet Lilac scent! It's just closer to your nose on its standard!
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 Dwarf Korean Lilac Trees for sale here at NatureHills.com!