Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemayer' Native moderate growing tree or shrub

moderate growing tree or shrub producing white and pale pink flowers in early spring set amongst the emerging foliage

Native to the Mediterranean

The wood formally had numerous uses including ship masts

Valued for its light pink to magenta flowers borne in April May on bare grey stems

Requires well-drained acidic to neutral soil

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemayer' Native moderate growing tree or shrubA handsome cultivar with upright habit, spreading with age, putting forth large, upright panicles of fragrant, double lavender purple flowers, fading to lilac pink in spring. Leaves are lush, green and heart shaped, accenting the flowers. If needed, prune out any excessive branches after flowering. Tolerates renovation pruning. Loved by wildlife. H6