Japanese Tree Lilac – 30 Seeds
Extend the lilac season with the magnificent Japanese Tree Lilac. This heirloom is the largest of the lilacs, growing into a small, elegant tree celebrated for its huge, plume-like clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early summer, well after other lilacs have finished. It's a stunning and hardy specimen tree for the landscape, prized for its beautiful flowers, attractive cherry-like bark, and tolerance of urban conditions. ⭐ What you'll love Huge, fragrant panicles of creamy-white flowers in early summer. Extends the lilac season, blooming later than common shrub lilacs. A beautiful and hardy small specimen tree for any landscape. The attractive, reddish-brown, cherry-like bark provides winter interest. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Tree Height: 20-30 feet Days to Maturity: 5-7+ years to first bloom USDA Zone: 3-7 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Stratification (Required): Seeds require a 60-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator to break dormancy. Sowing: After stratifying, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in pots with a sterile seed starting mix. Germination: Keep soil moist and at room temperature. Germination can be slow and sporadic. Transplanting: Grow seedlings in pots for 1-2 years before transplanting to their permanent location. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Extend the lilac season with the magnificent Japanese Tree Lilac. This heirloom is the largest of the lilacs, growing into a small, elegant tree celebrated for its huge, plume-like clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early summer, well after other lilacs have finished. It's a stunning and hardy specimen tree for the landscape, prized for its beautiful flowers, attractive cherry-like bark, and tolerance of urban conditions.
⭐ What you'll love
- Huge, fragrant panicles of creamy-white flowers in early summer.
- Extends the lilac season, blooming later than common shrub lilacs.
- A beautiful and hardy small specimen tree for any landscape.
- The attractive, reddish-brown, cherry-like bark provides winter interest.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial Tree
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Days to Maturity: 5-7+ years to first bloom
- USDA Zone: 3-7
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification (Required): Seeds require a 60-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator to break dormancy.
- Sowing: After stratifying, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in pots with a sterile seed starting mix.
- Germination: Keep soil moist and at room temperature. Germination can be slow and sporadic.
- Transplanting: Grow seedlings in pots for 1-2 years before transplanting to their permanent location.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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