An elegant small tree with clouds of creamy-white flowers and exfoliating bark that adds beauty in every season.
FEATURES:
- Abundant clusters of fragrant, creamy-white blooms in early summer
- Attractive cinnamon-colored bark that peels for year-round interest
- Compact size makes it perfect for smaller landscapes and urban spaces
- Resistant to common lilac diseases, including powdery mildew
- Low-maintenance and hardy in a wide range of conditions
- Pollinator-friendly, drawing bees and butterflies in bloom season
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Pair Great Wall® Tree Lilac with darker evergreens or shrubs to highlight its cinnamon bark in the colder months. For a showstopping summer display, underplant with low-growing perennials in complementary colors such as purple catmint or blue salvia, which will echo the lilac family’s heritage while extending the bloom season in your garden.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 18-25' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
An elegant small tree with clouds of creamy-white flowers and exfoliating bark that adds beauty in every season.
FEATURES:
- Abundant clusters of fragrant, creamy-white blooms in early summer
- Attractive cinnamon-colored bark that peels for year-round interest
- Compact size makes it perfect for smaller landscapes and urban spaces
- Resistant to common lilac diseases, including powdery mildew
- Low-maintenance and hardy in a wide range of conditions
- Pollinator-friendly, drawing bees and butterflies in bloom season
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Pair Great Wall® Tree Lilac with darker evergreens or shrubs to highlight its cinnamon bark in the colder months. For a showstopping summer display, underplant with low-growing perennials in complementary colors such as purple catmint or blue salvia, which will echo the lilac family’s heritage while extending the bloom season in your garden.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 18-25' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Why plant Great Wall® Tree Lilac?
How to use Great Wall® Tree Lilac in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
It blooms in early summer, typically in June, with abundant clusters of creamy-white flowers that fill the air with fragrance.
Yes. This selection was bred for superior resistance to common lilac problems, including powdery mildew, making it a low-maintenance choice.
Minimal pruning is needed. If desired, prune after flowering to shape the tree or remove any dead or crossing branches.