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Wed, May 27, 09 at 15:19
| My neighbour has a large tree (about 25-30 feet) and over 50 years old that blooms like a lilac. The blooms are white and kinda droopy but look like lilacs and are sweetly scented. The tree is just loaded with bloom! Is there such a thing as a tree lilac? Full bloom May 24 Zone 3a Edmonton.
Any help would be appreciated. Ginny |
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- Posted by oilpainter (My Page) on Wed, May 27, 09 at 16:43
| http://hort.ufl.edu/trees/SYRRETC.pdf It is a lilac but a Japanese lilac tree not bush as the more common ones are. This one is actually a tree--the botanical name for it is syringa reticulata. Read the link above |
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| Mayday or Chokecherry. |
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| That sounds like my Mayday tree, mine is just starting to bloom now. The branches droop gracefully..Jean |
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| I find it hard to believe a Mayday smells sweet. But then that's just me. I think they stink.But by the time of the bloom time it could be Mayday. |
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- Posted by konrad___far_north 3 (My Page) on Wed, May 27, 09 at 21:04
| Yes, Mayday trees are in full bloom now and droopy. Konrad |
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| Yep, looks like a mayday tree alright! It's gorgeous! I grew up in this house and therefore right next door to this beautiful tree and this is the first time I have seen it bloom! Since the original owner passed the new owners cleared some of the lot and renovated the old house. They opened up that side of the yard and it looks so different. But very nice to see that beautiful tree! I got a tour of the house too! Awesome! Ginny |
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