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Ivory Silk Lilac

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

Category: Deciduous Tree • Lilac

Ivory Silk Lilac is a fragrant, low-maintenance shrub perfect for accents and specimens in gardens.

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Mature Height: 8-10 feet

Mature Width: 8-12 feet

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Late spring

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-7

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Spring

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Ivory Silk Lilac is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, creamy white flowers and attractive, dark green foliage. It is a hardy plant that can thrive in various soil types and is often used in landscapes for its ornamental value.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Fragrant flowersattractive barkand good fall color.

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for urban settings and small gardens. Provides seasonal interest with blooms and foliage.

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