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Syringa japonica

Common name(s): Japanese Lilac, Japanese Tree Lilac

Plant type: deciduous large shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, layering, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: softwood, semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting: 4-8 weeks
Comment: Softwood gives the best result.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: no information
Time of year to sow seed: no information
Seed treatment: no information

Propagation by Layering

Type of Layering: trench
Time of year to layer: late Autumn
Wounding: no information

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: late Summer
Type of graft: whip, 'T'