Snowdance amur lilac
Syringa reticulata 'Snowdance'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 18 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Snowdance' amur lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Snowdance') is a tree for specimen planting, privacy screens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It sits low on the menu for deer. The fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Ice Follies daffodil, Spiked speedwell, and Double Play Doozie spirea.