Ivory silk lilac syringa reticulata ivory silk bylands. Ivory silk grows well only in usda hardiness zones 3 through six perhaps into 7 and has an oval or pyramidal form when young but spreads to a rounded shape as it grows older. These trees should be pruned in early spring, before the sap starts to flow march. Discover the best lilac plants for growing in your garden, including miss kim lilac, bloomerang lilac and sensation lilac. Large, creamy white flower clusters bloom in early summer among the rich green foliage. Japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata nebraska forest service. May 09, 2016 it refers to lilacs in general so some of the information does not apply to a japanese tree lilac. Lilac japanese tree, including reticulata and pekingensis. Japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata general description a very large shrub or small tree with stiff, spreading branches developing a somewhat ovalrounded to vaseshaped crown. Large panicles of creamy white flowers bloom in early summer. Often times the japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata.
Of course, it has that wonderful lilac fragrance and on a tree of this size, the smell will fill your landscape. Fellows riverside gardens, youngstown, oh june 2009 syringa reticulata tree lilac ivory silk flowering in fellows riverside gardens, youngstown, oh june 2009. Although japanese tree lilacs grow well in minnesota and often produce billows of fragrant flowers, some years even mature specimens fail to bloom. Ivory silk tree lilac will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 14 feet. Syringa reticulata japanese tree lilac environmental horticulture. A most attractive small flowering tree with cherrylike bark, it bears large creamy white flower clusters in early july.
The ivory silk cultivar is loved by many gardeners for its impressive size and glorious flower clusters. Avoid planting lilacs along walls or among large trees or trees that will grow tall. Creamy white, fragrant, single flowers are arranged in dense, terminal clusters panicles to 12 long. There are also a few other related ones to consider. This is not the flowering shrub, but a small tree that bears huge, footlong flower panicles in.
Box 189 boring or 97009 5036634128 fax 5036632121 toll. Ivory silk japanese tree lilac monrovia ivory silk. Japanese tree lilac is named for japan and the treelike form. Ivory silk is a tree form of lilac from japan and china. Useful as a small specimen tree or as a large multistemmed shrub. It is a good addition to your landscape if you are looking for a flowering tree that will flower after most flowering crabtrees. Common problems generally include pests and diseases like borers and fungal infections that the tree may. It can withstand freezing temperatures and is widely adaptable with soil and moisture. Late spring to early summer it will show off with large plumes of fragrant, creamywhite flowers. This tree has an ovalshaped canopy when young that gradually widens into a nicely rounded shape. The leaves of this deciduous tree are dark green and ovate. The multistemmed form can be a fine focal point in larger areas.
Ivory silk tree lilacs do not resemble any other lilacs you might have in your garden. Syringa reticulata ivory silk beautiful creamywhite blooms with a captivating fragrance spring through summer. Ivory silk lilac tree farm nursery sale mn arbor hill. Jun 06, 2008 syringa reticulata tree lilac ivory silk closer view of the flowers and leaves. Reticulata species are less fragrant than other lilac cultivars. Syringa reticulata ivory silk usually flowers lightly at 5 tall and. This small ornamental tree has beautiful characteristics. Its need for full sunlight can limit the locations an individual can be planted, so open spots like this can be beneficial to the tree s health. Ivory silk japanese tree lilac environmental horticulture. One of my hardy discoveries that has remained a favorite is the ornamental tree, ivory silk tree lilac syringa reticulata ivory silk.
Pruning can also be done in summer, after the leaves are full size. Garden guides common problems with a japanese lilac tree. Ivory silk tree lilac syringa reticulata ivory silk in. This small flowering tree, which grows no taller than 25 feet, was selected by sheridan nursery of ontario, canada in 1975 as a compact cultivar of japanese tree lilac. It has a moderate growth rate, an upright growing habit, and a rounded shape. Ivory silk tree lilac growing and maintenance tips ivory silk blooms later than most other lilac cultivars extending the lilac s flowering season.
Summer snow had equal performance in the municipal tree restoration program gerhold and was slightly shorter, for better application beneath utility lines. Ivory silk is a small tree or large shrub which typically grows 2025 tall with a rounded crown. Outer surface is covered with large creamy white flower heads in early june. Ivory silk japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata ssp. Monrovias ivory silk japanese tree lilac details and information. A uniform selection of japanese tree lilac introduced by sheridan nursery of ontario. Syringa reticulata ivory silk ivory silk japanese tree lilac. The growth rate of a japanese lilac tree, syringa reticulata, is considered to be moderate by university extension services.
Lilacs come in many sizes and shapes, making them excel. This tree must be planted in a welldrained site without any high nitrogen fertilizer. Syringa reticulata ivory silk more compact, oval growth habit than jap. Jul 17, 2017 the japanese tree lilac ivory silk syringa reticulata ivory silk is related to the fragrant, oldfashioned flowering shrubs of the same genus, but it stands apart on several counts. The ivory silk lilac has an upright oval shape and can be in the full sun. Syringa is from the greek syrinx, which means pipe and refers to the hollow stems. Generally, the problems with japanese tree lilacs are few and far between, but you.
Ivory silk tree lilac is a select variety of japanese tree lilac, syringa reticulata. Ivory silk should top out at 20 or 30 feet in height while it keeps its naturally rounded shape. Ivory silk japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata ivory silk zone. Ivory silk tree lilac is a dense multistemmed deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. The more effort you put into planting this cultivar and ivory silk tree care, the less japanese tree lilac problems you will experience. Syringa reticulata ivory silk copf from nvk nurseries.
Ivory silk tree lilac a remarkable summer blooming tree. The largest tree in north dakota is 45 feet tall with a canopy spread of 39 feet. Pruning is best done in latewinter to early spring for most trees and latespring for spring blooming trees. A small tree or large shrub that forms a rounded crown with rich green foliage on attractive reddishbrown bark. Syringa reticulataivory silk ivory silk japanese tree lilac page 4 and web leaves together and skeletonize the foliage. Jun 28, 2019 stunning enough to be a specimen or accent tree but can also make a fabulous background for perennials or flowering shrubs. Also called japanese tree lilac, the ivory silk cultivar is a large, rounded shrub with very large clusters of offwhite flowers. Japanese tree lilac is often seen in plantings like the one pictured to the right fig. A more narrow, upright form 25 feet high by 15 feet wide. The japanese tree lilac ivory silk syringa reticulata ivory silk is related to the fragrant, oldfashioned flowering shrubs of the same genus, but it stands apart on several counts. Blooms later than most other species of lilac late may to early june in st. Growing lilacs in montana msu extension carbon county. This is a very large shrub or small tree, reaching a height of about 20 to 30 feet with a 15footspread.
A most attractive, small flowering tree with a compact, oval growth habit. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. This sheridan nursery selection has a sturdy, more compact, oval growth habit than japanese tree lilac. Learn how to plant and care for your own lilac bush, plus get lilac pruning tips and design ideas. Ivory silk is similar to the species except the crown form is more narrow.
However, the time needed for lilacs to bloom after planting is relevant. Pruning the optimum time to prune your japanese tree lilac is immediately. Japanese tree lilac in bloom ivory silk flowers japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata ivory silk is a tree form of lilac from japan and china. Learn more about monrovia plants and best practices for best possible plant performance. Cultivars of the japanese lilac include ivory silk and summer snow. Syringa reticulata japanese tree lilac landscape ontario. The ivory silk japanese tree lilac is sturdy and showcases a compact habit. Lilac tree pruning, winter care and fertilizing hawks. Light infestation can be controlled by hand picking.
Syringa reticulata ivory silk usually flowers lightly at 5 tall and profusely at 10 tall, with about the same mature height and width as the straight species, may be grafted onto species rootstock and usually pruned to a single leader, for a stately street tree or specimen growth habit. It still has fragrant blooms, but in a supersize version. Inspect unhealthylooking plants for scale infestations. Japanese tree lilac, syringa reticulata ivory silk scientific name. Japanese tree lilac bernheim arboretum and research forest. Box 189 boring or 97009 5036634128 fax 5036632121 tollfree 18008258202 created date. The ivory silk lilac is considered an ornamental tree, staying smaller than larger shade trees. Sep 21, 2017 the japanese lilac ivory silk tree grows to an average height of 25 feet, with an average width, or spread, of 15 feet, according to the university of florida. Syringa reticulata japanese tree lilac oleaceae plantfacts. Ivory pillar japanese tree lilac syringa reticulata ssp. Although the problems with japanese tree lilacs are few and far between, youll want to know about treating problems in. Lilacs are easy to grow shrubs with colorful, fragrant flowers that bloom in spring. It is known in the nursery trade as ivory silk tree lilac which is easier to remember. Sep 21, 2017 japanese lilac trees syringa reticulata are lowmaintenance trees that emit a pleasing fragrance and are wellsuited for a variety of conditions including urban areas, residential neighborhoods and drought.
Creamy white panicles large plumes of small white flowers smother its branches in early summer. Chantilly lace a form with variegated foliage, the leaves of this plant feature a pale creamy yellow perimeter. Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. The plumes will give way to clusters of brown capsules that continue into winter. Syringa pekinensis is now considered a subspecies of s. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. The ivory silk lilac flowers in mid to latejune in minnesota. It is a midsize tree belonging to the olive family that is grown for the panicles of white flowers it bears for about two weeks in early summer. The japanese lilac is a deciduous, tree form lilac.
Syringa reticulata is a tree form lilac with showy, early june. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Plant ivory silk japanese lilac in a full sun location. The tree accepts any welldrained soil, including sand or clay, and will grow in soil with a ph of acidic to slightly alkaline. The white flower plumes are around 10 to 12 inches long in june. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 6, with some success in zone 7. The flowers are very fragrant and last a couple weeks. Ivory silk japanese tree lilac won the cary award in 2000 for outstanding plant for new england gardens. The japanese tree lilac, with its mature height at around 20 feet, can be planted in tighter landscape areas around the house and close to. This is a trouble free small tree that can grow to 25. In tree form it may grow to as much as 30 tall and 20 wide with an ovalrounded crown. A very large shrub or small tree with stiff, spreading branches. This beautiful ornamental tree stays relatively small. Ivory silk japanese tree lilac is a small tree or a large shrub.
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