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Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac

Syringa Reticulata

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Overview

The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a robust, small deciduous tree, maturing at 20-30 feet high and 15-25 feet wide. Admired for its creamy-white, fragrant blossom clusters, this tree blooms in early summer. It sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown bark, and thrives in zones 3-7. Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils. Resistant to mildew, it's a low-maintenance choice for urban environments.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–7Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — though it prefers a well-drained
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush backdropIvory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Admired for its creamy-white, fragrant blossom clusters, this tree blooms in early summer; requiring onlyIvory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Resistant to mildew, it's a low-maintenance choice for urban environments; requiring only occasionalIvory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — maturing at 20-30 feet high and 15-25 feet wideIvory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — shrub for full or halfIvory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Resistant to mildew, it's a low-maintenance choice for urban environments; requiring only, image 48+73

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — though it prefers a well-drained
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush backdrop
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Admired for its creamy-white, fragrant blossom clusters, this tree blooms in early summer; requiring only
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Resistant to mildew, it's a low-maintenance choice for urban environments; requiring only occasional
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — maturing at 20-30 feet high and 15-25 feet wide
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — shrub for full or half
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Resistant to mildew, it's a low-maintenance choice for urban environments; requiring only, image 48
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — shrub with white blooms
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — upright form that matures to a height of 20 to 25 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet, image 51
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Admired for its creamy-white, fragrant blossom clusters, this tree blooms in early summer, image 45
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — white flowers in the garden; it sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown bark, and, image 61
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — white flowers in the garden; it sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown bark, and thrives in
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Admired for its creamy-white, fragrant blossom clusters, this tree blooms in early summer, image 66
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — though it prefers a well-drained; it sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown bark, and thrives
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — shrub with white blooms; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush backdrop for the showy, image 62
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — neutral to slightly alkaline loam; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush backdrop for the showy
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — upright form that matures to a height of 20 to 25 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet; requiring only
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — It is disease resistant and notably more resistant to pests compared to other lilacs.<br><br>Moreover; it
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — It sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown bark, and thrives in zones 3-7, image 46
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a robust; it sports a rounded crown
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — rounded crown is composed of dark green; it sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown, image 52
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Full sun exposure is ideal, ensuring the best flowering and health of the tree
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