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Syringa reticulata |
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Japanese Tree Lilac, Summer Snow Tree |
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Japan |
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30 feet |
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Large, pyramidal,
creamy-white flower clusters that are almost ill
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Mid-June |
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Glossy dark green |
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Without notable fall color |
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Cherrylike bark |
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Clusters of capsules, turning from green to
brown |
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- var. japonica - from Japan differs
slightly from the species in being more
treelike in habit, taller and slightly later
to flower.
- 'Chantilly Lace - Pale yellow margins on
the leaves.
- 'Ivory Silk' - Flowers at a young age.
Compact, dense form 20 to 25 feet high.
- var. mandshurioa - Shrubby, 6 to 8 feet
high with smaller flowers.
- 'Regent' - Upright form, vigorous
grower.
- 'Summer Snow' - Compact, rounded form.
Profuse, large flowers and cherry-like bark.
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