Species: Syringa reticulata

(si-ring'gah reh-tick'you-lay-tah)

Syringa reticulata

Japanese Tree Lilac

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Cameo Jewel', 'Chantilly Lace', 'Ivory Silk', 'Regent', 'Snow Cap', 'Snowdance', 'Summer Snow'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 25' - 30' (spread 15' - 25')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: oval tree

Ornamental Other: slow growing

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: large, cream colored flowers in late June; suitable for large containers; lustrous brown bark with horizontal lenticels similar to cherry bark; slow growth rate

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

resistant to powdery mildew; borers and scale may be problematic in warmer regions

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

transplant in spring or fall, native to Northern Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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