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Japanese Tree Lilac

Syringa reticulata

Category: Deciduous Tree • Lilac

Discover the Japanese Tree Lilac, a fragrant and attractive addition to your landscape.

Mature Height: 20-30 feet
Mature Width: 15-25 feet
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-7
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Deciduous

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Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The Japanese Tree Lilac is a small tree known for its fragrant white flowers and attractive bark. It is often used in landscapes for its ornamental value and adaptability.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is adaptable to various moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, tolerates a range of pH levels, and can adapt to different soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Fragrant flowersattractive bark

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for urban settings due to its tolerance of pollution. Provides seasonal interest with its blooms.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Japanese Tree Lilac a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

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