This small, grafted lilac tree has reddish-purple buds that open to fragrant lilac flowers in spring.  It has dark green foliage in the summer that turns yellow in fall.  It stays dense and rounded, eventually spreading.  It is low maintenance and can be used as a tall foundation planting, accent, or in a border.

It prefers full sun and is adaptable to a wide variety of soil types, including wet and dry soils.