Common Lilac Color:Purple Produces heavy clusters of 1

Produces heavy clusters of 1 to 1 1/2 inch crab apples that hang on the tree all winter

especially nice for pies

Flesh is white or cream

bred by Elmer Swenson in WI and released by Iowa State in 2001

McIntosh X Longfield

Common Lilac Color:Purple Produces heavy clusters of 1Syringia vulgaris This shrub is ideal for large hedges, providing habitat and food for birds and other wildlife. Its fragrant, pale, purple clusters of flowers are a sign that spring is truly upon us! Long lived and sturdy, they will reach a mature height of 12 feet, filling in to form a dense screen to increase privacy or block unwanted views. Plant 4 6 feet apart. 2 3 foot plants.