Extend the lilac season with the magnificent Japanese Tree Lilac. This heirloom is the largest of the lilacs, growing into a small, elegant tree celebrated for its huge, plume-like clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early summer, well after other lilacs have finished. It's a stunning and hardy specimen tree for the landscape, prized for its beautiful flowers, attractive cherry-like bark, and tolerance of urban conditions.
⭐ What you'll love
- Huge, fragrant panicles of creamy-white flowers in early summer.
- Extends the lilac season, blooming later than common shrub lilacs.
- A beautiful and hardy small specimen tree for any landscape.
- The attractive, reddish-brown, cherry-like bark provides winter interest.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Perennial Tree
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Height: 20-30 feet
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Days to Maturity: 5-7+ years to first bloom
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USDA Zone: 3-7
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Stratification (Required): Seeds require a 60-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator to break dormancy.
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Sowing: After stratifying, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in pots with a sterile seed starting mix.
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Germination: Keep soil moist and at room temperature. Germination can be slow and sporadic.
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Transplanting: Grow seedlings in pots for 1-2 years before transplanting to their permanent location.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.
✅ Our seed packets
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- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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