Quick, name a summer-blooming tree. Stumped? There aren’t many. Try Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata) and Peking tree lilac (S. pekinensis). They may come late to the party, but they’re no ...

Blooming in May-June and again in August-September, this stunning lilac tree is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor space and enjoy bright lavender-purple flowers spread over the entire canopy ...

Whether it's your garden, border, or patio, a Californian lilac tree is the perfect addition to create a colourful display all year round. It boasts vibrant flowers through the spring and summer and ...

Why is my lilac tree so temperamental? Last year, it would not bloom. This year there were 44 blossoms on it. That beats the record of two years ago when it presented 13 blooms. The lilac tree is not ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...

A small tree with pretty white flowers borne in profusion is the Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulata. It's hardy in zones 3 to 7, and at maturity it will be 20-30 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide. It ...

Q: My 3-year-old lilac tree is doing so well and almost in full bloom. It’s still low and very bushy. My question is: When it’s done blooming, can I prune it? How do I do this? Also, please tell me a ...

Spring has arrived in Upstate New York and soon flower festivals will be in full bloom at gardens around the region. Whether you are looking to walk through swirling cherry blossoms, bask in fields of ...

Bursting into bloom in May-June and again in August-September, this gorgeous lilac tree is the ideal addition to jazz up your outdoor area, boasting vibrant lavender-purple flowers that blanket the ...

If there’s one tree known for its scent, it has to be a lilac and the Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard features in You Garden’s offers this week.

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...