How fast do lilac trees grow?

Known for their distinctive, purple blooms, lilacs grow easily and with little maintenance. Providing the right conditions will ensure that your lilacs grow and bloom at full capacity.Lilacs grow 12 to 18 inches each year. read more

Common lilac bushes grow about 1 foot per year when mature. Young lilacs grow much more rapidly, leveling off as they grow older. A fully matured specimen can reach 20 feet tall and 12 feet wide. read more

By Frank Whittemore; Updated September 21, 2017 Depending upon environmental conditions, the optimal growth of lilacs is moderate, at an annual rate of 13 to 24 inches. read more

Grow lilacs in sunny areas for optimal growth, according to the Michigan State University Extension office. Soil Lilacs grow in virtually any soil, as long as pH levels remain between 6.0 and 7.0. read more