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 4–7Climate Temperate

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a robust

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature width: 15–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — This ornamental tree stands out with its graceful; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush, image 50

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) — 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) — offering aesthetic appeal and robust performance with minimal fuss; it sports a rounded, image 49

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — These blossoms can reach up to 12 inches in length and attract a variety of pollinators to, image 54

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — heart-shaped leaves that create a lush backdrop for the showy blooms.<br><br>In early to, image 53

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — Full sun exposure is ideal, ensuring the best flowering and health of the tree; requiring, image 57

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — neutral to slightly alkaline loam; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush backdrop for the, image 56

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — though it prefers a well-drained; it sports a rounded crown, attractive reddish-brown bark, image 55

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — It is disease resistant and notably more resistant to pests compared to other, image 58

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) — the Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is relatively low maintenance; heart-shaped leaves that, image 59

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches, image 60

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) — shrub for full or half; requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any, image 63

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a robust; it sports a rounded crown, image 64

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) — maturing at 20-30 feet high and 15-25 feet wide; heart-shaped leaves that create a lush, image 65

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