Japanese Tree Lilac
Syringa reticulata the japanese tree lilac.
Japanese tree lilac. Long 15 30 cm packed with musky scented tiny creamy white flowers adorn the tree for about two weeks. The japanese lilac tree grows well in usda hardiness zones 3 7. Is a species of flowering plant in the family oleaceae native to eastern asia which is grown as an ornamental in europe and north america. Flowers at an early age and flowers very prolifically.
The japanese lilac tree does well or is tolerant in well drained acidic alkaline loamy sandy soil. Flowers a week or two later than ivory silk. In early summer a profusion of huge clusters 6 12 in. Signature japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata ssp.
Flower clusters more rounded and smaller than those of ivory silk. The blossoms give way to loose clusters of tan capsules that persist well into the winter months. Japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata is at its best for two weeks in early summer when the flowers bloom the clusters of white fragrant flowers are about a foot long and 10 inches wide. The plant is available as a multi stemmed shrub or a tree with a single trunk.
Flowering begins at a young age on this sturdy compact tree. Award winner syringa reticulata ivory silk japanese tree lilac is a large shrub or small tree with an oval to rounded crown. In early summer a profusion of huge clusters 6 12 in. The japanese lilac is a deciduous tree form lilac it has a moderate growth rate an upright growing habit and a rounded shape.
It typically thrives in full sun and has a 13 24 inches growth rate per year. Snowdance japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata ssp. 20 feet high. Syringa reticulata japanese tree lilac is a large shrub or small tree with an oval to rounded crown.
Once full grown they can reach a height of 15 20 feet and 10 15 feet in spread.