Syringa, Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'

Syringareticulata

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Syringa (si-RING-gah)
Species
reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Louisville, Kentucky

Plymouth, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Brunswick, Missouri

Kearney, Nebraska

Middletown, Ohio

Youngstown, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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Brunswick, MO (Zone 5a) | February 2013 | neutral

Very pretty when flowering. It also grew well for me. The down side was the need to frequently cut the suckers that sprouted from the r...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | May 2012 | neutral

Hi, just an addition to locations. We can also grow these fragrant trees in zone 4 in Minnesota.

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Cowichan Valley, BC (Zone 8b) | January 2005 | positive

The Missouri Botanical Gardens reports that this tree has good resistance to powdery mildew and other common lilac diseases.

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