Common Lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Leaves: Simple, opposite, smooth-margined.

Buds: Large, stubby ,pointed, divergent from the twig, green to reddish brown, usually two buds at the tip

Twigs: Stout, reddish brown

Fruit: Small, woody capsule liberating two or more seeds in the fall.

The Shrub: Planted as an ornamental and shelterbelt shrub.

Flower: late May- fragrant lavendar-purple flowers

Wildlife Value: Good source of cover and nectar for butterflies and bees.