slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with deeply lobed palmate foliage
but large crops can be expected after 20 years
apples with moderately juicy and crispy flesh and excellent
It thrives in full sun but will tolerate partial shade
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' - 90-110cm, 5lt Carpinus slow-growing deciduous shrub or smallSyringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a medium sized, fast growing, deciduous shrub of upright to spreading habit, with heart shaped, light green leaves, and highly fragrant, double, lavender flowers, opening from purple buds and fading to lilac pink. It blooms in May and June for 3 to 4 weeks. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer' grows well in most soil types as long as they are well drained, but prefers fertile, humus