Aug 23, 2022 · The Japanese lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a deciduous tree-form lilac attractive enough to serve as a specimen. It has a moderate growth rate, an upright growing habit, and a rounded shape.

The Japanese lilac tree is native to northern Japan, hence its name. It will grow well in most place temperate regions of the world. Specifically, in North America, Japanese tree lilac strives in zones 3 to 7. Further south than zone 7, the hot and humid conditions of the American south will cause too much stress for this plant.

Japanese tree lilac is larger than the shrub lilacs and blooms a little later. It produces large clusters of small creamy-white, fragrant flowers. The tree lilac has reddish-brown, cherry-like bark with elongated lenticels. It exhibits dark green simple leaves in pairs (opposite) on stems that are ovate with a rounded base.

Oct 7, 2022 · A Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata) is at its best for two weeks in early summer when the flowers bloom. The clusters of white flowers are about a foot (31 cm.) long and 10 inches (25 cm.) wide. Though they don't have the heady scent of traditional lilacs, they do have a pleasant fragrance.

Syringa reticulata, commonly called Japanese tree lilac, typically grows as a small tree or large shrub. In tree form, it grows to 30’ tall and 20’ wide with an oval-rounded crown.

Common Name: Japanese tree lilac Scientific Name: Family: Oleacea Genus: Syringa Species: S. reticulata Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7 Height: 20 to 25 ft Width: 15 to 20 ft . Common Characteristics: The Japanese tree lilac grows to heights of 30’ tall and 20’ wide with an oval-rounded crown. Reddish-brown peeling bark, similar to cherry bark, is ...

Mar 31, 2023 · There’s a house on my street with a large Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata) growing in the middle of the yard. It produces the most beautiful clusters of fragrant, cream-colored flowers each spring, and it’s a dream to catch a whiff of them when you walk by.

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. long (15-30 cm), packed with fragrant, tiny creamy-white flowers adorn the tree.

Oct 20, 2023 · Learn everything about Japanese Lilac tree care, including planting, pruning, wintering, and keeping it healthy in your garden.

The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is a very hardy and showy tree, great choice for a specimen tree. Attractive, cherry-like mahogany-colored bark, which is distinctly different from all other lilacs.