Overview & Description

Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata ‘Bailnce’ PP20458) is a small specimen tree prized for its mass of fragrant, large plumes of cream-white blooms that appear in late spring to early summer. This improved selection blooms annually at a much younger age than the species, with heavier blooms and larger foliage, offering exceptional ornamental value. It is disease and pest resistant, ensuring reliable, low-maintenance performance in the landscape.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits an upright, rounded, spreading growth habit. It is a moderate-growing tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 16 – 20 feet  in both height and spread.

Additional Notes

It blooms in late spring to early summer with fragrant, large cream-white plumes. Hardy to Zone 3, it is disease and pest resistant and requires moist, well-drained soil. An outstanding choice for small gardens, residential landscapes, patios, street plantings, and fragrance gardens where compact specimen form, fragrant cream-white blooms, early flowering, and disease resistance are desired.