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Scientific name: Syringamicrophylla

Common Names: Four Seasons Clove, Two-Season Plum, Wild Clove

Family: Oleaceae (Syringa)

Plant Type: Deciduous Shrubs

Morphological Characteristics:

This deciduous shrub typically grows to a height of about 2.5 meters. The young branches are grayish-brown and covered with fine hair. The leaves are ovoid or elliptic-ovate in shape, with entire margins and ciliate edges. The inflorescences are loose and appear on the sides, with pale purple flowers. It blooms from late April to early May, and the flowers fall from late July to early August.

Native Distribution:

Syringamicrophylla is native to several provinces in China, including Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. It thrives in regions with deep, moist, and well-drained soil.

Growth Habits:

This plant prefers sunny conditions and can tolerate cold and drought. It is adaptable and suitable for various soil types, as long as they are not waterlogged.

Ornamental Uses:

With its delicate branches, elegant form, and bright flowers that bloom twice a year, Syringamicrophylla is an excellent choice for ornamental gardens. It is widely used in parks, residential areas, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and other public green spaces. It can be planted along roadsides, lawns, borders, or forest edges, and pairs well with other trees and shrubs, especially evergreens.

In northern cities like Harbin and Shenyang, this plant is commonly used for urban landscaping due to its hardiness and low maintenance requirements. It is resistant to pests and diseases, has strong drought tolerance, and provides excellent greenery in the Northeast region.