Lilac Seeds – Japanese Tree Purple

Lilac Seeds – Japanese Tree Purple Variety produce elegant ornamental trees admired for their stunning clusters of fragrant, purple blooms. This variety, commonly known as the Japanese Tree Lilac, adds sophistication and charm to gardens, walkways, and landscape designs. Known for its hardiness and late-spring to early-summer blooming period, it provides both visual beauty and a pleasant aroma that attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees.

The Japanese Tree Lilac is a low-maintenance, long-lived tree that performs well in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Its compact form, showy blossoms, and tolerance to different soil types make it a favorite among home gardeners and landscapers alike.

Features:

• Type: Deciduous ornamental tree

• Common Name (US): Japanese Tree Lilac

• Scientific Name: Syringa reticulata

• Variety: Purple Blooming Type

• Flower Color: Purple

• Fragrance: Mildly sweet

• Growth Habit: Upright and rounded canopy

• Height: 15–25 feet (4.5–7.5 meters)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Fragrant blooms, pollinator-friendly, and excellent for landscaping

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–7

• Sowing Method: Sow seeds outdoors in spring after frost or stratify and start indoors 8–10 weeks before planting

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (may require cold stratification for better results)

• Germination Temperature: 60–70°F (16–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 15–20 feet (4.5–6 meters)

• Mature Plant Height: 15–25 feet (4.5–7.5 meters)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): April to September

  • Mid Zones (6–7): March to October

• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

• Uses: Ornamental landscaping, garden borders, urban greening, pollinator support