Syringa reticulata seeds (Japanese Tree Lilac)

Description

In late May massive clusters of small white flowers open to fill the air with its lilac-lime scented perfume. The bees loved it. The plant itself grows more upright rather than bushy like most if its Syringa kin. I’ve never noticed pest or disease problems nor had to water it during our intense summer drought. I’m sure its tough enough to be used as a street tree. Nice textured bark for winter interest.

• Seed Count: 12-15
• Collection Date: Oct 2024
• Hardiness Zone: 3-8
• Height and Width: 11m x 9m
• Germination test type: hand sort
• Family: Oleaceae

How to germinate Syringa reticulata seeds:

Soak 24 hours in room temperature water. Place seed in baggie filled with equal mix of moist coarse sand and peat or sow 5 mm deep. Keep moist. Cold stratify 30-90 days in the fridge or outdoors (do not freeze). When cold stratification period is over, provide temps of 14-18 C to germinate. Days to germination: 14-45 days. If sowing in a baggie, check seed in the fridge for early risers. If germinating in the baggie transplant sprouts as needed.