Ivory Silk Lilac - 2 inch

Ivory Silk Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') – Shopify Listing

Description:
Ivory Silk Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') is a charming, small ornamental tree renowned for its spectacular, creamy-white flower clusters and attractive, cherry-like exfoliating bark. Blooming in early to mid-summer, well after common lilacs, it fills the air with a sweet, mild fragrance and attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its dense, upright canopy of dark green leaves transitions to golden yellow in fall, while the reddish-brown bark provides winter interest. Exceptionally cold-hardy, disease-resistant, and low-maintenance, Ivory Silk Lilac is perfect for street plantings, specimen trees, small yards, and under utility lines.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

• Common Name: Ivory Silk Lilac, Japanese Tree Lilac

• Type: Deciduous small tree or large shrub

• Mature Height: 20–25 feet

• Mature Spread: 15–20 feet

• Growth Habit: Upright, oval to rounded canopy

• Foliage: Dark green, turning golden yellow in fall

• Flower Color: Large, creamy-white, fragrant clusters (10–12 inches long)

• Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer (June–July)

• Bark: Reddish-brown, exfoliating, cherry-like with silvery highlights

• Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours for best flowering)

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates clay, sand, and slightly alkaline soils

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–7

• Maintenance: Very low; prune in late winter/early spring to shape or remove dead wood

• Resistances: Highly resistant to disease, pests, deer, and urban pollution

• Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Uses: Specimen tree, street tree, small yards, parkways, privacy screens, mixed borders