Japanese tree lilac - Oleaceae Syringa reticulata

Foliage

Japanese tree lilac Foliage

Bark

Japanese tree lilac Bark

Bud

Japanese tree lilac Bud

Flower

Japanese tree lilac Flower

Fruit

Japanese tree lilac Fruit

Form

Japanese tree lilac Form

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Taxonomy

Cladeangiosperm
FamilyOleaceae
GenusSyringa
Speciesreticulata
Common NameJapanese tree lilac
iTree CodeSYRE2

Plant Form

FormTree or shrub: small, often multi-stemmed
Height30 feet
Spread20 feet
DeciduousYes

Identification Description

Foliage oval with a smooth edge, coming to a point Leaf Type  Information Icon Simple
Barksmooth red/brown, with lenticels, developing small rectangular block with age
BudTannish brown, scales end in slightly raised points, rounded ovoid Bud Arrangement Information Icon Opposite
Twigslender, brown with lenticels
Flowersmall, white horizontal grouping, very fragrant and showy
Fruitcapsules, splits in two; starts green, then brown; open capsules persist in winter
Fall Coloryellow

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones   info for zones pH LevelsSalt Tolerance
Min3b Min6.5 SoilModerate
Max7a Max8.0 SprayHigh

Shade ToleranceDrought ToleranceAllelopathy
Intolerant Intolerant Unknown

Species Status

Nebraska Native
U.S. Native
Region of OriginAsia-Temperate
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