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.

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• 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!

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