Syringa reticulata 'Summer Storm' is an ornamental Japanese tree lilac valued for its creamy-white summer blooms and upright tree form. Unlike traditional lilac shrubs that bloom in spring, this cultivar flowers later in early summer, extending the lilac season in landscapes. Best flowering with full sun and rich, moist well-drained neutral soils.
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
10’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Leaf-roll necrosis may occur. Late spring frost may damage flower buds and young leaves. Prune as needed immediately after spring flowering. Prompt deadheading before seed setting will increase next year's bloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Giant Hyssop, New Jersey Tea, Joe-Pye Weed
IMAGE: Photo by Pine Lane Nursery, Summer Storm Lilac.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
