This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.
IVORY SILK TREE LILAC FULL
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. Make sure to keep those lower branches trimmed and tidy to help maintain its beautiful tree form. It also works well as an ornamental focal point for a lush garden border. Reticulata species are less fragrant than other lilac cultivars. Since the lilac reaches a height of 20 feet, you might want to use this tree in a small yard. 'Ivory Silk' blooms later than most other lilac cultivars, extending the lilac's flowering season. Large, creamy white flower clusters bloom in early summer among the rich green. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. The Ivory Silk Japanese tree lilac is a versatile choice. A most attractive, small flowering tree with a compact, oval growth habit. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac will grow to be about 16 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. Scientific name: Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ Pronunciation: sih-RING-guh reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh Common name(s): ‘Ivory Silk’ Japanese Tree Lilac Family: Oleaceae USDA hardiness zones: 3A through 7A (Fig. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. The smooth dark red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Description: A first rate accent tree adorned with frothy upright panicles of creamy white. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour. Flowering begins at a young age on this sturdy, compact tree. long (15-30 cm), packed with fragrant, tiny creamy-white flowers adorn the tree. In early summer, a profusion of huge clusters, 6-12 in. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. Award-winner Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' (Japanese Tree Lilac) is a large shrub or small tree with an oval to rounded crown. Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac features showy plumes of fragrant creamy white flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. A first rate accent tree adorned with frothy upright panicles of creamy white flowers in early summer interesting steel-gray bark and a dense, upright habit, an ideal choice for small home landscapes needs full sun and well-drained soil