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Syringa × persica, the Persian lilac, is a hybrid, thought to originate from a cross of Syringa × laciniata and S. afghanica. More compact than common lilacs, it grows up to 4–8 feet (1.2–2.4 m) and spreads about 5–10 ft (1.5–3.0 m). Persian lilac prefers warmer winter climates (hardiness zones 5–9) than many species of lilac.
As late as we are in the growing season, don’t tempt fate by planting tender plants now. That would include St. Augustine sod, and it would include Zone 8 shrubs such as gardenias, oleanders ...
It’s a curious collection of questions that come up this time of year.
Texas' weather varies widely, from arid in the west to humid in the east. The huge expanse of Texas encompasses several regions with distinctly different climates: Northern Plains, Trans-Pecos Region, Texas Hill Country, Piney Woods, and South Texas. Generally speaking, the eastern half of the state is humid subtropical, while the western half ...
Syringa vulgaris is a large deciduous shrub or multi-stemmed small tree, growing to 6–7 m (20–23 ft) high. It produces secondary shoots from the base or roots, with stem diameters up to 20 cm (8 in), which in the course of decades may produce a small clonal thicket. [1]
According to the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, the region can expect both warmer-than-usual and wetter-than-usual conditions, although that likely means rain rather than ...
Lilacs grow most successfully in well-drained soils, particularly those based on chalk. [20] They flower on old wood, and produce more flowers if unpruned. If pruned, the plant responds by producing fast-growing young vegetative growth with no flowers, in an attempt to restore the removed branches. Lilac bushes can be prone to powdery mildew ...
When you get a break in the cold weather in the next several weeks apply a broadleafed herbicide containing 2,4-D to kill developing weeds such as dandelions, clover, henbit, chickweed, plantain ...