General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 23 feet
Plant Spread: 13 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: Can. PBR 1,505; USPP 15,990

Common names
  • Japanese Tree Lilac
  • Lilac

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