Can you grow lilac trees in the carolinas?

i love lilac trees smells like my grannys house. Isit possible to grow them here in the carolinas? I dont recall ever seeing one anywhere. (I am from NY)

Can you grow lilac trees in the carolinas?
Lilacs grow best in cold hardiness zones 3-7. North Carolina is generally zone 7 and South Carolina is zone 8. That said, you can grow Lilacs in the mountains of Carolina quite easily. It becomes more of a challenge in the warmer piedmont and coastal areas. Without a winter chill, reliable flowering becomes a problem. Also, mildew and borers can become significant problems. North Carolina State University is doing trial work to identify Lilacs that can tolerate the warmer climate zones of North %26amp; South Carolina. They have found that %26#039;Albert Holden%26#039; and %26#039;Wedgewood Blue%26#039; common Lilac cultivars will bloom reliably, but they are prone to Lilac borers. A set of hybrids known as the Descansos (Syringa X hyacinthaflora) such as %26#039;Angel White,%26#039; %26#039;California Rose,%26#039; %26#039;Blue Boy%26#039; and %26#039;Lavendar Lady%26#039; have shown promise. They bloom well, have great fragrance and appear to be more resistant to midew and borers. Syringa meyeri %26#039;Palibin%26#039; and Syringa patula %26#039;Miss Kim%26#039; also have proven to be reliable in the piedmont areas.
Reply:You sure can try but I would be careful to purchase a heat tolerant strain. Lilacs are so popular that there are many varieties available. Lilacs really like cool weather and the heat and humidity of the Carolinas might be too much. Check with a nursery in your area and if they are knowledgeable and reputable, you should be able to get good advice.. You might also trying contacting the National Arbor Day foundation. Every year I receive bare root liliacs free for a $15 donation. Not exactly free but a good donation. I just got done planting 8 that came in the mail yesterday.
Reply:master gardener is correct...they grow up here in new England and can take harsh weather so they will do fine down there in the Carolina%26#039;s.my fav vacation spot kiawah island
Reply:yes. Burpee.com hasa lot of choices and will ship at the proper time for planting. also will let you know what variety for your area
Reply:zone 3 to 7



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