This upright deciduous shrub has spreading branches and forms a rounded habit. The elliptical glossy green leaves turn yellowish during autumn and the tiny violet tube-shaped flowers appear in loose clusters from spring to summer. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Syringa josikaea is naturally found from Hungary to central and southern Europe growing in an open sunny position on fertile well drained, moist soils and is frost tolerant but dislikes drought or high temperatures. 

The Hungarian Lilac is grown for its flowers and its growth habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders for screening. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for inland or coastal regions tolerating cold conditions. ID 2149

Syringa (si-RING-ga) josikaea (jo-se-KIE-ah)

Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family