China Snow® Lilac

China Snow® Lilac is a small ornamental tree with creamy white summer flowers, attractive bark, and a graceful upright shape—perfect for compact landscapes.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun
Max Height
30 feet
Max Spread
25 feet

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China Snow® Lilac is a tree-form lilac known for its elegant branching, showy blooms, and year-round visual interest. Growing 20–25 feet tall with a rounded to oval canopy, it’s covered in creamy white, fragrant flowers in early summer—much later than typical lilacs. Its cinnamon-colored, peeling bark adds rich texture in winter, making this tree a standout in all seasons. Selected by the Morton Arboretum, this variety offers improved disease resistance and a clean, refined shape. It’s an excellent choice for small yards, courtyard gardens, or near patios where fragrance and beauty can be appreciated up close.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Creamy white early-summer blooms, exfoliating bark, soft yellow fall color

Landscape Uses:

Small ornamental tree, near patios, walkways, or in front yards

Allergy Considerations:

Light fragrance and low pollen; generally allergy-friendly

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Low; minimal leaf and flower drop

Maintenance Level:

Low

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Moderate

Soil Tolerance:

Adapts to a range of well-drained soils; prefers loam

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate once established

Deer Resistance:

Moderate

Pest/Disease Resistance:

Excellent; resistant to powdery mildew and scale

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