*Syringa reticulata

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*Syringa reticulata
JAPANESE TREE LILAC

Oleaceae
Asia

Location: map coordinates Q-32 (near west side of E & H [Education and Humanities] Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'27''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • small deciduous tree
  • etymology: Syringa from Greek syrinx (a pipe) because of the hollow stems; reticulata = network
  • leaves simple, opposite; leaf base rounded
  • flowers creamy-white, in large, dense, upright clusters (panicles); scented like privet (displeasing to some). Flowers in early summer, later than common lilac
  • fruit dry, brown capsule
  • prefers full sun, moist soil; tolerates urban conditions; an easy lilac to grow
  • somewhat resistant to mildew which is common in common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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