Plant Your Own Fragrant White Lilac Tree

Bring the enchanting fragrance and beauty of a White Lilac Tree to your garden with these bare root starts. Each package includes 5+ bare root starts of Syringa vulgaris, measuring approximately 5 to 8 inches in length, complete with roots ready to establish themselves in your garden. While it may take around three years for these starts to produce their first buds and flowers, the anticipation and eventual bloom are well worth the wait. These fragrant perennial flowers will be a beautiful addition to any landscape.

These flowering shrubs are particularly well-suited for regions that experience cooler temperatures and frost. If you reside in a warmer climate, opting for the Jumbo size starts might provide a slightly faster growth rate and better adaptation. However, it’s crucial to note that these lilacs require a period of frost to ensure they return year after year. Without sufficient frost, they may not exhibit perennial behavior.

The fragrant perennial flowers are a major benefit. Imagine your garden filled with the sweet, calming scent of lilacs each spring. The white blossoms not only provide visual appeal but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing the overall biodiversity of your outdoor space. Planting these bare root starts is an investment in years of beauty and enjoyment.

Hardy flowering shrub will be shipped directly to you via Priority Mail, ensuring they arrive promptly and in good condition. The new orders will not be shipped until 3/15/25 due to harsh weather this year in Maine. We take great care in packaging and handling your plants to minimize stress during transit, so they are ready to thrive once planted. Get ready to enjoy these beautiful white lilac trees in your garden!

Adding white lilac trees to your garden not only provides visual and aromatic beauty but also enhances the overall health and diversity of your landscape. Consider planting them near patios or windows to fully enjoy their fragrance, and complement them with other flowering plants for a stunning display. These Syringa Vulgaris will transform your garden into a fragrant haven.

Frequently Asked Questions about White Lilac Trees

• How long will it take for my bare root lilac to flower? It typically takes around three years for these bare root starts to mature and produce their first flowers.
• What size will the lilac tree eventually grow to? White Lilac Trees can grow to be 8-15 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide depending on conditions.
• What kind of soil is best for lilac trees? Lilacs prefer well-drained soil with a slightly alkaline pH. Amending your soil with compost can improve drainage and fertility.
• How much sunlight do these lilacs need? Lilacs thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal flowering.
• I live in a warm climate. Will these lilacs still grow for me? While these lilacs require frost to return each year, the Jumbo size starts are better suited for warmer climates. If you don’t get frost, they will not come back.