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Genus: Syringa Species: reticulata Common Name: Japanese Tree Lilac Family: Oleaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Northern Japan Habit: Shrub or small tree Height: 20 to 30 feet Width: 15 to 25 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Off white Propagation: Seed and stem cuttings Zone: Hardy to zone 3 Note: This fragrant small tree with showy flowers is suitable as street tree, specimen and in group plantation. Monitor Japanese Tree Lilac for caterpillars. This plant prefers a sunny location with well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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File last updated: 2007.

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