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

Japanese Lilac Tree (Syringa reticulata) Overview

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, measuring 12"-14", is suitable for USDA zones 3-7 and adds an elegant touch to gardens, landscapes, or streetscapes. Its lush green foliage complements the striking flowers, creating a beautiful focal point in any outdoor setting.

Key Features

• Fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early summer
• Low-maintenance and pest-resistant
• Moderate growth rate, reaching 20-30 feet at maturity
• Upright, spreading growth habit
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Adaptable to well-drained loamy, sandy, or slightly alkaline soils

Growing Information

Plant the Japanese Lilac Tree in well-drained soil with consistent moisture for best results. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate watering, especially during establishment. This tree is suitable for gardeners of all experience levels due to its hardiness and low maintenance requirements.

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.