Syringa reticulata
 (Japanese Lilac Tree)

Origin:  Native of Southern Asia, Northern China, Northern Japan, Korea, southeastern Russia
Family:  Oleaceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part sun
Height:  20-30'
Spacing:  15-25'
Blooms:  Very fragrant, prolific clusters, creamy white
Foliage:  Deciduous, dark green with gray undersides, smooth, opposite
Fruits:  Brown capsule with 2 winged seeds
Soil:  Well drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water:  Regular to low
Uses:  Specimen, landscaping
Propagation:  Woody stem cuttings, layering, seeds

Comments:  Syringa reticulata or Japanese Lilac Tree is a small deciduous tree with a.  medium growth rate.  It is a native of Japan, China, Korea, heastern Asia and southeastern Russia.  In late Spring or early Summer, Syringa reticulata produces abundant foot-long clusters of extremely fragrant creamy white blossoms followed by brown capsules.  Japanese Lilac Tree is easily propagated from seeds, woody stem cuttings or layering.  It thrives best in well-drained acidic, neutral or alkaline soil, in a sunny to part shade location.  Syringa reticulata tolerates drought conditions when established.  It makes an excellent specimen tree or in group plantings.  In Fall, Japanese Lilac Tree attracts a lot of attention when the dark green foliage turns a a lovely yellow in color adding a glow to the landscape.  Syringa reticulata is very showy and its permeating fragrance is very inviting in the Summer garden.

USDA Zones:  3-7