Syringa X oblata 'Betsy Ross'

Betsy Ross Lilac

A real winner! 'Betsy Ross' is the first true warm climate lilac with tolerance to powdery mildew. Selected for its abundant pure white fragrant flowers and compact rounded growth habit.

U.S. National Arboretum introduction
Pure white, fragrant flowers
Resists powdery mildew and tolerates warm climates

Item

Description

On Hand

12529 S3-3 RPM 0

Betsy Ross Lilac Growing and Maintenance Tips:

The first lilac to be released from the U.S. National Arboretum, 'Betsy Ross' is well adapted to warm climates growing from Minnesota to Alabama, along the east coast, through the Midwest states to California to Oregon.

Height:

8-10 Feet

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Spread:

10-12 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Habit
Deciduous
Attributes
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Specimen
Sun-loving
Border or Bed