Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
Family | Oleaceae |
Genus | Syringa |
Species | reticulata |
Common Name | Japanese tree lilac |
iTree Code | SYRE2 |
Plant Form
Form | Tree or shrub: small, often multi-stemmed |
Height | 30 feet |
Spread | 20 feet |
Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
Foliage | oval with a smooth edge, coming to a point |
Leaf Type
|
Simple |
Bark | smooth red/brown, with lenticels, developing small rectangular block with age |
Bud | Tannish brown, scales end in slightly raised points, rounded ovoid |
Bud Arrangement
|
Opposite |
Twig | slender, brown with lenticels |
Flower | small, white horizontal grouping, very fragrant and showy |
Fruit | capsules, splits in two; starts green, then brown; open capsules persist in winter |
Fall Color | yellow |
Site Characteristics
USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
Min | 3b |
Min | 6.5 |
Soil | Moderate |
Max | 7a |
Max | 8.0 |
Spray | High |
Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
Intolerant |
Intolerant |
Unknown |