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Ivory Silk Tree Lilac

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Common Name:  Ivory Silk Tree Lilac

Scientific Name:  Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’   

Location: Spalding Circle

Size: 1.5 inches diameter at breast height

Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata map of location

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Native to:  Japan

This tree typically grows to:  20-25 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide

This tree prefers these conditions:   Full sun to part shade, medium moisture

Special about this tree:  

  • Often planted as street tree, as these can fit under power lines.
  • Fragrant, creamy white 9-inch flower clusters in May-June
  • 5-inch oval leaves
  • Insignificant fall color

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Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata leaves and buds
Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata leaf and branch
Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata leaf
Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata tree

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