Foliage has burgundy tint in fall. Avoid hot afternoon soil. Lavender Lady 12 foot tall with lavender blooms. Bred especially for warmer climates. Gracefully grows to 8 feet.
Most lilacs grow like a crape myrtle.
This one grows more like a Forsythia. One of the most heat tolerant lilacs. Good for full sun to part shade. Reliable even in mild winters.