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2004 "Plant
of the Year"
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Dwarf Korean Lilac
The
dwarf Korean lilac has been recognized as the 2004 Ohio Plant of
the Year by Ohio's green industry professionals. BuckeyeGardening.com,
a non-commercial, consumer-oriented web site offering free access
to professional gardening advice, officially awarded the 2004 Ohio
Plant of the Year distinction to the dwarf Korean lilac, in conjunction
with the members of the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association
(ONLA), a non-profit trade association of Ohio's nursery and landscape
industry.
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The designation of Ohio Plant of the Year is the highest recognition
of Ohio's nursery professionals. Gardening and landscape enthusiasts
can expect the highest levels of success when planting the dwarf
Korean lilac in the landscape.
The dwarf Korean lilac, scientifically known as Syringa
meyeri 'Palibin,'
typically grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet, usually spreads 5 to 7 feet,
and has a compact shape. The plant has small, dark green foliage and
is well known for the lavender flowers that cover its shape with fragrant
blooms in May.
The dwarf Korean lilac stood out from the select group of plants nominated
for the 2004 BuckeyeGardening.com Ohio Plant of the Year Award, receiving
high marks as the best for uniform shape and one of the easiest plants
to grow.
Additionally, the dwarf Korean does not get the powdery mildew associated
with many common lilacs. To be recognized as the Ohio Plant of the Year,
the dwarf Korean lilac had to meet the nursery and landscape industry's
criteria, including:
- be
of woody stock,
- have
the plant designation "Recommended
Highly to the Trade and Public" by the ONLA Plant Selection
Committee,
- be
considered low maintenance with strong pest and disease resistance
and require minimal routine care,
- be
readily available in Ohio, and
- exhibit
strong survivability in the range of soil types and climates
in Ohio.
 Gardening
and landscape enthusiasts are encouraged to ask their garden
center or landscape professional about
the 2004
Ohio
Plant of the Year,
The dwarf Korean lilac, for maintenance-free enjoyment
throughout the growing season as well as abundant,
fragrant blooms in
May.
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