Lilac, 7 gal, Ivory Pillar™ Japanese Tree Lilac

Ivory Pillar™ Japanese Tree Lilac is a spectacular tree. In late spring it will bloom panicles of fragrant, creamy-white flowers. Dark green foliage lasts throughout summer. This tree is clearly more upright and narrower than other reticulatas. Selected specifically for its pyramidal form.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Oval
Mature Height: 6 - 8m (20 - 26ft.)
Mature Spread: 4 - 5m (13 - 16ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Creamy-white
Flowering Time: May - June
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning yellow in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is required. If pruning is required, cut back after blooming to promote strong new growth and flower buds to set for the next year.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.