Syringa reticulata 'Summer Storm'~ Summer Storm Lilac dark-green-leaf then turn soft rose pink

then turn soft rose pink as it matures

In mid-summer stems holding unusually large airy clusters of small purple-tinged flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Irregular flagstone features distinctive shapes

it's important to have a compatible male holly tree nearby

Syringa reticulata 'Summer Storm'~ Summer Storm Lilac dark-green-leaf then turn soft rose pinkSyringa reticulata 'Summer Storm' is an ornamental Japanese tree lilac valued for its creamy white summer blooms and upright tree form. Unlike traditional lilac shrubs that bloom in spring, this cultivar flowers later in early summer, extending the lilac season in landscapes. Best flowering with full sun and rich, moist well drained neutral soils. Type: Shrub Height: 15' 20' Spread: 10 12' Spacing: 10 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 7 Culture: Full Sun, Part