types of lilac shrubs
Early lilac (Syringa oblata), a variety of lilac bush, is a deciduous shrub. Growing 10 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, early lilac bushes have medium texture and an upright form. The fragrant flowers appear on 2- to 5-inch-long panicles that emerge in late spring.
Meyer Lilac. Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri) is a slow growing deciduous shrub with medium texture and a dense, broad shape that is rounded in form. Growing 4 to 8 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, Meyer lilac shrubs are ideal grown in masses along a front yard or backyard patio.
Growing 8 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 12 feet wide, French lilac shrubs have heart-shaped foliage that is dark green to blue and ranges from 2 to 5 inches long. French lilac shrubs require full sun to part shade and a range of soil varieties including heavy soil. Plant in USDA zones 3b to 7.