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Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

Also Known As

  • Ivory Silk Tree Lilac

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 20'-25'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' plant details

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ivory Silk is a upright spreading small tree with dark green foliage. Covered in creamy white fragrant blooms during the Spring.
Catchy name, I'd rave about it if only I knew how it was supposed to be an improvement over the species, bigger flowers, better bark, whatever, if it wasn't better why name it.
Floriferous cultivar with handsome foliage and abundant creamy white flowers. Grows to 20 ft., but does not tolerate hot, dry sites well.
Large plumes of small fragrant white flowers summer. Deer resistant, prune after bloom. Hardy to zone 3.
Tree lilac that blooms in early summer with lightly fragrant large panicles of creamy white flowers. Good small tree for confined spaces growing 20 ft tall.

Gardening facts about Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' plant

How to Grow Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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