Japanese Tree Lilac

Cold Hardy and Fragrant

The Japanese Tree Lilac has an attractive multi-stemmed shrubby tree and ravishingly fragrant, creamy-white panicles. It’s easy to see how this tree has won the Tree of the Year award.

This striking tree graces many residential yards as well as parking lots, medians and commercial properties. Landscapers love this plant for its interesting spreading branches and vase-shaped crown.

It has a delightfully scented long blooming season and is very easy to care for. It will mature to 25' and can be left to grow as a shrub or trimmed to a multi or single trunked small tree.

The Japanese Tree Lilac has textured, cherry tree-like bark and neat, dark green leaves that contrasts nicely with the showy flowers.

For the best floral display, plant the Japanese Tree Lilac where it will get plenty of sun and you will enjoy its fragrant summer time show. This easy to grow, very ornamental tree would be a lovely addition to any yard.

*Fragrant Creamy White Panicles in Early Summer

*Large Shrub or Small Tree

*Hardy to zone 3

Plant Facts

Family	Syringa reticulata
Foliage	Dark Green
Mature Height	20 to 25 feet
Mature Spread	20 to 25 feet
Soil	Well drained
Zones	3-7
Moisture	Widely adaptable
Mature Form	Spreading
Growth Rate	Medium
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Flower Color	White
Bloom Period	Summer
Fragrance	Yes

Quick Overview

The Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata, is a handsome, small, specimen tree or large shrub that bears large creamy white flowers in large panicles in June and July. Clumps will have three or more stems. Reddish-brown, cherry-like bark, and clean, dark green leaves enhance seasonal interest. Japanese Tree Lilac has spreading branches, developing a somewhat oval-rounded to vase-shaped crown. 2002 Iowa Tree of the Year. Lilacs need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce flower buds. Too much nitrogen can lead to lush green foliage and fewer flower buds. Lawn fertilizer contains nitrogen, so avoid using it around the base of the lilac tree. Prune immediately after flowering to avoid removing flower buds. Water routinely to maintain a healthy and beautiful plant. Tree lilacs are dependable urban trees, including as parking lot or boulevard plantings, which tolerate a wide range of conditions.


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Japanese Tree Lilac

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