Lilac Tree (bush/shrub)
Rating: 5
Size: 10-15 ft
Lifespan: 40-50 years
Shade: very little; lilac trees are mostly planted for their pretty flowers as an ornamental tree/bush/shrub
Type: deciduous medium density wood
Lilac trees are very common in the cities of Ogden & Layton Utah and the surrounding areas. Among the smallest of trees and often considered a bush or a shrub, lilacs are very hardy and easy to grow and are not susceptible to common diseases and pests. Flowers bloom in spring and can be white or purple. These trees/bushes are found alongside the edge of a yard or house or along a fence to create a hedge.