Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

Japanese Tree Lilac

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Common Name:

Japanese Tree Lilac

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

365 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') - Description

This is a fantastic tree specimen Lilac that can provide beauty, fragrance, and nice shade throughout the summer months! 'Ivory Silk' is a dwarf form of the Japanese Tree Lilac (that can reach the height of 30'!), but it still makes a big impact wherever you plant it in your yard. Supplies some nice winter interest, even when barren of leaves, with it's dark reddish brown, lustrous bark.

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') - Blooming

Lilacs are known for their very fragrant and beautiful flowers. Depending on environmental conditions, the bloom time ranges from early spring to early summer. The flowers are borne in clusters.Most Lilacs require cold winters to promote the best set of blooms.

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') - Growth

Deciduous shrubs and small trees. Can take full sun, but will need light shade in the hottest of climates. Does very well in cold-Winter regions. All species are medium to large shrubs that don't have much appeal when out of bloom.

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') - Planting

When planting into the ground, dig some lime into the transplantation soil to increase the pH. Sow seeds when ripe or in spring, in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings in early summer. Layer or bud in summer, graft in winter.

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') - Pest

Frequent pests include caterpillars, borers, and scale insects. Syringa is also prone to powdery mildew, anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot, root know nematode, MLO, leafroll virus, dieback, witches' broom, and wilt.

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') - Soil and irrigation

Does best with well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. Mulch on a regular basis.