Japanese Tree Lilac
What: Syringa reticulata is one of the finest small specimen trees available, featuring frothy upright panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers in early summer. It showcases interesting steel-gray bark and maintains a neat, upright habit that makes it perfect for smaller home landscapes.
Best use: Japanese Tree Lilac serves as an excellent accent or shade tree in residential landscapes. Its manageable size makes it ideal for smaller yards where larger trees would overwhelm the space. This tree creates a beautiful focal point with its striking flowers and attractive bark.
Plant Details
| Height | 25 feet |
| Spread | 20 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Average to moist; do not allow to dry out |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Flower Color | Creamy white |
| Maintenance | Low; prune after flowering. Deer resistant. |
| Uses | Accent, Shade, Attracts Butterflies |




