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Syringa reticulata

Japanese Tree Lilac

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

6 - 9m

Width:

5 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Tolerant

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis

Insects and Diseases

Due to over-planting, lilac borers and scale may be an issue in warmer areas.

Management Notes

Can be multi-stemmed or a small single-stemmed tree

Cultivars 

Boulevard, Golden Eclipse, Ivory Silk, Regent (PNI 5723), Summer Snow