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Lilac...ish

9 years ago

We bought a house back in November, and I don't know what these shrubs are. I can't really tell the natural shape because the previous owner pruned them quite severely. The leaves look almost exactly like lilac, and the blooms are similar, but smaller. Bark is rich brown with tiny spots, leaves opposite. Fragrance is very (!) strong. Given the rest of the plantings, I would not guess they're anything exotic.

Comments (5)

eaga
9 years ago
Looks like a lilac. It might be a 'Miss Kim'. Check out the link below and see if you agree.

Here is a link that might be useful: Miss Kim Lilac
MeanandPinchy
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes! That's it--thank you!
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eaga
9 years ago
You're welcome. Good luck in your new home!
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
9 years ago
the fine petaled ones.. i always called korean lilac ...

though i see the link calls it manchurian..

can anyone clear that up for me ..

ken
eaga
9 years ago
The Korean lilac is S. meyeri. For me the ID features distinguishing them are that Miss Kim has larger, more crenelated foliage and bluer flowers and the Korean lilac has smaller, flatter leaves and pinker flowers.

Here is a link that might be useful: Korean lilac

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