Syringa Hybrid, Dwarf Lilac 'Tinkerbelle'

Syringa

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Syringa (si-RING-gah)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Deciduous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
By simple layering
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Skokie, Illinois

Lexington, Kentucky

West Friendship, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Belfield, North Dakota

Portland, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Freeland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| May 2012 | positive

Planted this top graft in 2007 so now 5y old. I love the way this tree deliquesces - doesn't resemble a formal topiary. It has withstood ...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | April 2009 | neutral

This cultivar was created at Harwood, North Dakota by the cross of Syringa meyeri `Palibin` and Syringa microphylla `Superba`.
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West Friendship, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | positive

This dwarf variety has a compact habit without trimming. Blooms profusely and reliably without any attention. Much better choice than th...Read More

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