Lilac, Charisma Treeform

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Charisma’

Group: Preston Lilac

Priced by size: $

Size (HxW): 4-5’ x 4-5’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Unique lollipop shape makes this a great feature mini-tree

Dense, forest green, leathery textured foliage fades to brownish tones in fall

Pink-purple flowers bloom in June (Charisma blooms the least of all lilacs)

Prune immediately after blooms fade or in mid-June

Pruned to treeform; naturally grows as a multi-stem

Single (4-5 petals), lightly scented blooms

Blooms for approximately 1.5 weeks

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year

Non-suckering

Exceptionally disease resistant

Resistant to powdery mildew

Plant Care:

● Prune immediately after they have finished flowering; if pruned earlier and/or later, flower buds for the next blooming season will be cut off ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils