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Tree Project.
Syringa - Lilac.
Syringa, or Lilac as it
is usually known, consists of a genus of 12 species of shrubs, or small
trees belonging to the olive family. They are native to South Eastern
Europe, but their range goes as far as eastern Asia. Nowadays of course
they are grown in parks and gardens in all of the Temperate regions of
the World.
They are also closely related to Privet, or Ligustrum and have been bred
to produce many species and varieties most of which are deciduous
shrubs,
Grown in many Gardens Lilacs will actually reach up to 10 metres if
allowed to grow unchecked. They like to grow in a sunny spot and may not
flower if they are too shady. Flowers are most well known as being a
Lilac colour, hence the common name, but can range through from purple
to dark burgundy, pink, white and even pale yellow, with many species
having a strong scent. Flowers will appear in April and May on Trees
that are mature, which if grown from seed, may take a few years. After
Flowering, a small brown fruit develops which splits in two to release
two winged seeds.
Lilac wood has long been used for engraving, musical instruments and
making knife handles,
Not only are bees and other insects drawn to the flowers, but the leaves of Lilacs are eaten by the larvae
of several species of moths.
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