The dark foliage of this tree highlights its pale flowers, which are heavily flushed with rose-purple. It is grown for its exceptional scent. Height and spread after 10 years: 4m x 4m.

The most common lilac is Syringa vulgaris, or tree lilac. Native to east Asia and south-east Europe, it was much loved by the Edwardians and was widely grown in suburban gardens before going out of ...

Portland wants to plant 660,000 trees over the next 40 years and launch a citywide and city-managed street tree maintenance program that will take the financial burden off residents. A draft of ...

Syringa vulgaris ‘Primrose’: The only true yellow lilac ... Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’: A tree lilac with creamy white flowers that bloom later in the season. Adds height and elegance ...

The Lilac Festival will run for ten days in a row, from Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 18. Organizers also announced local supporting talent during a release party on March 6. Some of the local ...

The Rochester Lilac Festival in Highland Park comes back for its 127th year and is expanding what they have to offer for visitors. This year, the festival will run from May 9-18 and will feature ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The death of Primrose Dunlop, at 70, recalls a life of great privilege, parties, high living, fundraising, scandal, contentment and ...

Scores of Arnold Arboretum’s lilac trees are in full bloom, and they will make Lilac Sunday, the annual Mother’s Day celebration, a wonderfully intoxicating aroma of enjoyment. The Arnold Arboretum ...

As the saying goes, "Heavens to Betsy!" I couldn't believe what my local big box store was offering to innocent homeowners: pots of pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa). Chances are you're ...