About
A large, spreading, deciduous Japanese tree lilac eventually reaching about 10m tall with a broadly domed crown, ovate to heart-shaped, mid-green leaves, and large, upright, fluffy panicles of creamy-white, privet-scented flowers in midsummer. A graceful and architectural late-flowering lilac for a large garden or specimen planting.
About the genus
Ewartia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.