species 9,968 observations

Japanese Tree Lilac

Syringa reticulata

Field notes

Supports All

44 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Angel Moth, Harris's Three-Spot 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Citrus Flatid Planthopper 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-capped Chickadee, American Red Squirrel, Blue Jay, Eastern Gray Squirrel 41

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Dense Erect Multi stemmed Oval Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.