|
Syringa reticulata
'' Common Names: Japanese Tree Lilac |
| Description: | |
|
A small tree noted for its fragrant cream-colored flowers and glossy brown bark with noticeable white lenticels, resembling bark of cherry trees. It produces large clusters of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late June-early July when few other trees are blooming. The plant's crown is quite dense especially in young trees. It is native to northern Japan, hardy to zone 3, does not like warm climates, and has a medium growth rate. Cultivars/Varieties: 'Chantilly Lace' - A form with variegated foliage, the leaves of this plant feature a pale creamy yellow perimeter. It will benefit from siting out of direct afternoon sun and good irrigation during drought. 'Cameo Jewel' is a new variegated form with yellow-cream splashed foliage. 'Ivory Silk' - This selection forms a pleasant, rounded tree to 25' tall with stocky branch structure. It is very common in commerce and blooms heavily, even as a young plant. The healthy, deep green leaves are not bothered by pests and the cherry-esque bark is attractive all year. 'Summer Snow' - A more compact, rounded tree, this form reaches 20' tall with ample production of very large flower panicles. Its toughness and small size may make the plant a good street tree. |
|
| Recommendations: | |
|
- transplants easily - prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil - prune after flowering - cut off old flower heads |
|
| Problems: | |
| It has no major insect or disease problems. |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Propagation Methods: