New York State Bush

Lilac bush Syringa vulgaris Adopted: August 16, 2006

State Bush: Lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris)
Photographs, posters, prints

New York Law

The following information was excerpted from the Consolidated Laws of New York, STL - State, Article 6, Section 87.

STL - State
ARTICLE 6 - ARMS AND GREAT SEAL OF STATE
SECTION 87

§ 87. State bush. The lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) shall be the official bush of the state.

* NB There are 2 § 87's

Sources...

The Consolidated Laws of New York. STL: Article 6-Section 87 Accessed January 11, 2011.
Shearer, Benjamin F. and Barbara S. State Names, Seals, Flags and Symbols: A Historical Guide Third Edition, Revised and Expanded. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 3 Sub edition, 2001.

Additional Information

Syringa vulgaris: Cornell University Woody Plants Database.

HOW TO PLANT, GROW, AND CARE FOR LILAC SHRUBS: The Old Farmer's Almanac

Cornell University Cooperative Extension: Official website and extension services.

Cornell University Departement of Horticulture: Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Department of Horticulture.

Syringa vulgaris: University of Connecticut Plant Database of Trees, Shrubs and Vines.

Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris): Tree Identification Fact Sheet from the Virginia Tech.

Plant Profile for Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac): USDA, NRCS. 2004. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.5 (http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.

Lilacs
A Gardener's Encyclopedia

Lilacs: A Gardener's Encyclopedia, by John L. Fiala and Freek Vrugtman. 416 pages. Publisher: Timber Press; 2nd edition (August 15, 2008) First published in 1988 by award-winning American hybridizer Reverend John Fiala, this unique reference quickly became known worldwide as the lilac lovers' bible. The latest revision combines Fiala's passion for lilacs with the expertise of Canadian plantsman Freek Vrugtman, the international lilac registrar.

The new book provides up-to-date information on the 21 known lilac species and 10 natural hybrids, as well as hundreds of the 2000 named cultivars. Five hundred color photos have been added, including some which show the newest introductions from Russia and Poland. The text addresses practical concerns of selecting, growing, propagating, and using lilacs in the landscape, alone or with companion plants. It also provides fascinating details of the history, origin, and discovery of the species and of the people behind the development of the cultivars. A new chapter on lilacs in art and crafts and an updated list of places where lilacs can be viewed and celebrated complete this rich resource.

Packed with 580 gorgeous color photographs, most of them previously unpublished, Lilacs: A Gardener's Encyclopedia tells the story of a classic spring-flowering shrub cherished for its reliable masses of colorful flowers and sweet fragrance.

State Birds and Flowers Coloring Book by Annika Bernhard - 51 accurately detailed, copyright-free renderings include national bird (eagle) and flower (rose) plus 50 state birds and flowers.

U. S. State Flowers in Cross Stitch by Gerda Bengtsson - Botanically correct cross stitch designs of state flowers of the 50 States.

Quilting Flowers of the States by Sue Harvey - A lovely 12-inch flower block for each of the 50 states. Techniques used are piecing, appliqué, paper-piecing and three-dimensional techniques.

Plants, Seeds & Flowers: Bulbs, seeds, plants, fertilizer, plant containers and more.

More symbols & emblems: Complete list of official New York state symbols.