Japanese Tree Lilac Ivory Silk

• Plant Type: Tree
• Watering Needs: Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance
• Botanical Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh
• Deciduous/evergreen: Deciduous
• Growth rate: Slow
• Average landscape size: Reaches 20-25 ft. tall and 15-20 ft. wide
• Special features: Attractive Bark, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Bird Friendly
• Foliage color: Green
• Blooms: Spring to early Summer
• Flower color: White
• Flower attributes: Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
• Garden style: Asian/Zen
• Design Ideas: Beds and borders
• Companion Plants: Red sprite Holly, Gold flame Spirea, Alberta blue dwarf, Little giant Arborvitae

The Ivory Silk Japanese tree lilac is a versatile choice. Since the lilac reaches a height of 20 feet, you might want to use this tree in a small yard. It also works well as an ornamental focal point for a lush garden border. Make sure to keep those lower branches trimmed and tidy to help maintain its beautiful tree form.

 For those spaces that need some privacy, plant these lilacs in a long row near your fence. During the growing season, you will have a great privacy border as the lush foliage offers exceptional shade. You want the lower branches to grow out at the trunk’s bottom to provide some solitude for your spaces. Those lower branches will fill in as the lilac develops into a tall flowering shrub. You should plant these trees about 12 feet apart from the center. A group of Ivory Silk lilacs planted in a slight zig-zag pattern or a gentle curve give a more naturalized appearance to your yard. Since these trees can grow thick, keep them about 12 feet away from a fence or building.

If you want an excellent tree for a parkway or street, plant these beauties between the sidewalk and roadway. These lilacs can handle salt and pollution, and they make a perfect option for urban or commercial spaces. Large parks will also benefit from the addition of the Ivory Silk. With these trees, you can expect many admirers to come and appreciate the beauty and fragrance of the Ivory Silk Japanese tree lilac.