Japanese Tree Lilac is a trouble-free flowering tree that has a dense oval crown and dark green foliage with no fall color. Long upright panicles of fragrant, creamy white flowers bloom heavily in late spring. Best flowering with full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soils. Tolerates light shade, heavy clay, urban condition, and deer. It is also resistant to most common lilac issues.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Eastern Europe
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Height:
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25' - 30'
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Spread:
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15’ - 20'
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Spacing:
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18’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 7
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Needs good air circulation. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. No serious pests or diseases- the species is resistant to most lilac problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, and Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Amsonia, Coneflower, Salvia
IMAGE: TheKohser - Gregory Kohs, Syringa reticulata at Winterthur Estate, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
