" Ivory Silk " is a cultivar of the Japanese lilac tree ( Syringa reticulata ) . This variety is desirable for its profusion of flowers and neat , upright habit , accord to the University of Florida . The industrial plant can be cultivated as a large shrub or pocket-size - to - medium sized tree that grow on multiple trunks , or a single , straight automobile trunk . Hardy and various , the lilac " Ivory Silk " makes an excellent specimen tree .

Size

The Japanese lilac " Ivory Silk " Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree grow to an average superlative of 25 feet , with an average width , or circulate , of 15 feet , according to the University of Florida . This tree diagram has an ellipse - shaped canopy when unseasoned that bit by bit widens into a nicely rounded form .

Appearance

The farewell of this deciduous tree are dark immature and ovate . They have serrated margins ( edges ) and can be up to 5 inch in distance , agree to the Missouri Botanical Garden . The pocket-size , single - petaled ( each bloom has five petals ) flowers are creamy - whitened in colour and are clump on panicle , with are recollective , tapered stalks . The bark is reddish - brownish in color , blow over to a gray - brown as the tree ages .

Climate

Syringa reticulata is a temperate - climate plant . The tree revel mild summer and cool or cold wintertime . The Nipponese lilac " Ivory Silk " Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) Plant Hardiness zone 3 through 6 , and sometimes into zona 7 , according to the University of Florida . It will not grow well in semitropical or tropical climate .

Culture

This tree enjoys position that receive full sunshine and well - drain soil . It can grow on a panoptic variety of filth , even poor , urban soils , according to the University of Florida , which makes this tree a good choice for an cosmetic or tone tree in populated locus . Plenty of sunlight will help this tree blossom and also prevent fungal disease from developing . S. reticulata is moderately tolerant of drought condition . Once established , it does not necessitate supplemental watering , but the soil around untested Tree should be kept moist during farseeing , hot summers .

Uses

This " Ivory Silk " Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is not only pest and disease - resistive , but it is minor enough to jibe neatly under power lines and tolerant enough of befoulment to line streets and median value . It does not drip seed pod or make messes , so it can be used to trace sidewalks and even planted near decks or other position where people congregate . This stunning , fragrant bloomer can also be used as the visual centerpiece of a home garden .

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