Purple Lilac (Bundle of 3) Size:3-5 ft.

Purple Lilac (Bundle of 3) Size:3-5 ft.Overview Purple lilac is a classic cold hardy ornamental shrub valued for its fragrance, resilience, and timeless beauty. It is one of the most reliable flowering shrubs for northern climates and will thrive in nearly all of Montana, from valley bottoms to more exposed sites. With its combination of hardiness, ornamental appeal, and utility, purple lilac remains a cornerstone plant in cold climate landscapes. Origins & History Lilacs are native to

In our experience

with a honey-like flavor and a juicy

Hardiness and Growing Tips

it traces back to breeding work attributed to Ivan Michurin and has been grown as a cold-climate edible ornamental

Flavor Profile and Ideal Uses

Some growers have reported even greater cold hardiness

making it best suited for fresh eating

trees commonly reach 15–20 feet in height and width depending on rootstock and management (for these seedlings pears

where the growing season is much shorter

vigorous habit typical of European plums

Aurora is hardy to below -50°F

spacing can be reduced to 12 feet apart