Syringa reticulata Japanese Lilac Tree 12-14" Bare Root Plant for Zones 3-7 - Hardy Ornamental Flowering Tree

Japanese Lilac Tree Overview

The Syringa reticulata, commonly known as the Japanese Lilac Tree, is a hardy ornamental tree prized for its fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early summer. This live bare root plant measures 12 to 14 inches and is suitable for USDA zones 3 through 7. Its lush green foliage and elegant form make it an attractive addition to gardens, landscapes, or as a street tree.

Key Features

• Fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early summer
• Low-maintenance and pest-resistant
• Upright, spreading growth habit
• Hardy in USDA zones 3-7
• Moderate growth rate, reaching 20-30 feet at maturity

Growing Information

Plant the Japanese Lilac Tree in well-drained soil, which can be loamy, sandy, or slightly alkaline. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering, favoring consistent moisture especially during establishment. This tree is suitable for gardeners of all experience levels due to its low-maintenance nature and pest resistance.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.