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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001421
11/12/99

Syringa reticulata--Japanese Tree Lilac


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 25 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: oval
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: white

Comments: Although a lilac, this member of the species is
quite different in appearance than those with which
gardeners are more familiar. This is a very large shrub
(Vis. 1) or small tree. The white flowers, borne in early
summer, are the main ornamental feature.

Cultivars:
'Cameo Jewel' - Yellow markings on the leaves become
creamy white later in the season.
'Elliot' (Snowcap TM) - A compact selection with uniform
branching habit. A Carlton Plants selection.
'Ivory Silk' - Large clusters of creamy-white flowers
(Vis. 2) produced when the plant is still young.
'Summer Snow' - A rounded form (Vis. 3) producing
creamy-white flowers (Vis. 4).
'Willamette' (Ivory Pillar TM) - More upright and narrow
than other cultivars but attaining a pyramidal shape. A
Carlton selection.

References for Cultivars: Select Plus International Nursery
1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Lake
County Nursery 1999, Princeton Nurseries 1999, J. Frank
Schmidt and Son 1997, Spring Meadow Nursery 1997, Ray
Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Moller's Nursery 1997, Scarff's
Nursery 1999, Gee Farms 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999,
Carlton Plants 1999.


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