Japanese Tree Lilac – Syringa reticulata “Ivory Silk”
Japanese Tree Lilac, Temple, NH Japanese Garden
Japanese Tree Lilacs come in many forms, sizes and shapes. I’ve planted two in the last few years. The first one was part of a Japanese garden and needed to be in tree form but low growing to the ground. I found this specimen tree in a wholesale nursery in Concord, NH for my own garden installation in Temple, NH. I needed a good anchor plant for the highest wall and most exposed section of the Zen Garden. It made the whole garden feel more enclosed and safe.
Zone: 3 to 7
Plant Type: Tree
Family: Oleaceae
Height: 20 to 30 feet
Spread: 15 to 25 feet
Bloom Time: May – June
Bloom Color: Creamy white
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Japanese Tree Lilac - Syringa Reticulata "Ivory Silk"
The 2nd Japanese Tree Lilac I planted was yesterday May 10, 2010. It is going to be a specimen tree along my driveway that was moved from a previous location to its present location 2 years ago. I’m expecting the tree lilac to fill a good sized area (25′-35′) and be very showy in late May and early June. It will also leaf out far ahead of the Maples already planted nearby. I’m slowly defining the driveway with trees and perennials. This tree sits midway between two large maples on one side of the driveway above a retaining wall and across from a 3rd large sugar maple.
More Specific Information about Japanese tree lilacs
“Sensation” Lilac, James McFarland Lilac, “Pride of Moscow ” Lilac & Donald Wyman Lilac
Lilacs to be planted along driveway.
The other side of the driveway is being defined by shrub form lilacs. We are planting several varieties for color. Deep purple, magenta and white for a stark contrast. I’ll be planting shortly a ‘Sensation’ French Hybrid Lilac, 2 James McFarlands, 2 “Pride of Moscow” (showy white) and a “Donald Wyman” seen partially in bloom here. This lilac is similar to the “Charles Jolie” in both leaf shape and color though the “CJ” is a darker purple with a slightly smaller leaf.
Common Lilac – Syringa vulgaris Information
Learn more about Hybrid Lilacs UNH Extention
Purple Lilac “Donald Wyman”
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