Melinda Myers

Japanese Tree Lilac

Botanical Name

Syringa reticulata

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 7

Height

20 to 30 feet

Width

15 to 25 feet

Flowers

Mid June: white, panicle, effective for two weeks

Fruit

Dehiscent capsules borne on panicle

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained

Planting & Care

• Transplant balled and burlap or container
• Prune after flowering
• Remove spent flowers

Problems

None as serious as other lilacs

Varieties

• Ivory Silk - 25', rounded
• Summer Snow - 20', compact
• Chantilly Lace - variegated foliage