Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is a trouble-free flowering tree that has a dense rounded crown and vibrant green foliage with no fall color. Long upright panicles of fragrant, creamy white flowers bloom heavily in late spring. Best flowering with full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soils. Tolerates light shade, heavy clay, urban condition, and deer. It is also resistant to most common lilac issues.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Origins: |
Eastern Europe |
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Height: |
20' - 25' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
18’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Needs good air circulation. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. No serious pests or diseases- the species is resistant to most lilac problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, and Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Amsonia, Coneflower, Salvia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk 6zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
