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
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