Whether you're new to Lilacs or just want to add something different to your garden, the Tree Lilac is for you.
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However, is a good idea to water your plants deeply as the flower buds develop to make big full flower clusters. After that, they become a bit more tolerant of drier conditions. Water it well to establish it in your landscape the first season. This plant would be absolutely beautiful paired with Hosta perennials. If you are using it as a lawn tree, you might consider adding a small garden bed around the tree, as it will not like any high nitrogen lawn fertilizers near its root zone. Mulch over the root system to keep it moist and suppress weeds. You can also "mound up" by adding a foot of fast-draining soil and planting into that raised soil. It will thrive in well-drained soils, so consider adding compost and soil conditioners if you have heavy clay soils that drain slowly. Ivory Silk Lilac Trees really prefer a planting site in full sun for the very best flowering. You'll want to ensure the roots are able to take up nutrients from your soil over the life of your plant. The Ivory Silk Lilac Tree isn't affected by soil pH, although we do recommend Nature Hills Root Booster sprinkled in the bottom of each planting hole. Yes, people will slow down to study these amazing blooms! #ProPlantTips for Care Just watch out for traffic as the trees are in bloom. It's rugged enough to handle pollution and salt. This tree also makes a wonderful street tree between the sidewalk and the road. Have your friends and family over to swim, barbecue, hang out, or play yard games without the neighbors keeping score. No hardscaped fence is going to give you as much as 30 feet of green privacy. Plant them 12 feet away from the fence, so you can easily access the fence for repairs as needed. We would advise planting them in a gentle "zig-zag" or gentle curve for the most natural look. Plant them 12 feet apart on center (measuring from trunk to trunk) to grow into a solid screen for you. The lower branches will then fill in, and the plant will develop into a very tall flowering large shrub. Simply let the lower branches grow in at the bottom of the trunk. They'll make a fabulous privacy screen for you during the growing season. If you need privacy - but don't want to feel like you live in a fortress - try planting a long row along your fence. Keep the lower branches trimmed up to maintain the tree form. Use it as a lawn tree in small yards or feature it as an ornamental feature focal point in a garden border. You'll love extending your Lilac season with this marvelous selection. Known as an improved Japanese Tree Lilac, it blooms more heavily than other Lilac varieties and flowers later in the season. This is a versatile tree for hardiness Zones 3 - 7. How to Use Ivory Silk Lilac Tree in the Landscape It is the hardiest and most trouble-free Lilac available, especially for Northern climates. Ivory Silk Lilac Tree can withstand temperatures as low as 30 degrees below zero. Even for beginning gardeners, this tree is cold hardy and trouble-free. Be prepared for compliments and questions from curious neighbors and passersby.Īnd best of all? You'll have no worries with this tree, it's easy care and low maintenance. Northern gardeners who are on the lookout for a special accent tree should strongly consider this magnificent, fragrant Lilac Tree variety. In the fall and winter, the dark red bark really adds an interesting dimension and texture to your landscape. You'll also be able to enjoy this deciduous tree after it drops its leaves because of the attractive, reddish-brown bark. Through the summer, Ivory Silk Lilac Tree will be densely covered in beautiful, dark green leaves, such a refreshing sight in the height of summer heat. You'll know at a glance that this is a very special type of Lilac. What a treat!Įven after the blooms pass, you'll appreciate the refreshing shade from the large leaves. Delicate, creamy white flower bunches perfume your entire garden in early summer with a fresh, sweet scent. This is not the flowering shrub, but a small tree that bears huge, foot-long flower panicles in late June.Īdd this small tree to your Lilac collection and extend the season of bloom well after other Lilacs have finished. If you love Lilacs, but need to make a bigger impact, try the Ivory Silk Lilac Tree. It still has fragrant blooms, but in a Super-Size version. Ivory Silk Lilac Tree (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') grows much taller and wider than other Lilacs. Looking for something different that stands out in your neighborhood? You are probably familiar with Lilac shrubs, but here is a new twist for you.