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Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree

Fragrant Purple Blooms
Reblooming Lilac Color
Elegant Tree Form

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Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizer
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree is a fragrant reblooming lilac trained into a polished tree form, offering purple spring flowers followed by repeat summer blooms. Its compact canopy, classic lilac fragrance, and standard silhouette make it ideal for sunny patios, entries, borders, and focal-point plantings.

Why choose Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree?

Choose Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree for the charm of a traditional lilac with a longer flowering season and a more formal shape. This reblooming selection produces dark purple buds that open to fragrant purple-lilac flowers, then flowers again on new growth after a short rest. The tree form lifts the blooms above lower plantings, creating a clean accent for walkways, containers, foundation beds, and compact garden spaces where a shrub form may feel too wide.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Syringa x ‘SMSJBP7’
Common Name: Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub trained as a tree form
Growth Habit: Standard tree form with compact rounded canopy

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree Additional Information

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree offers a strong mid- to late-spring bloom display, followed by reblooming flowers from summer into fall when growing conditions are favorable. The fragrant purple blooms are useful for cutting and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. Its green foliage provides a clean backdrop through the growing season, while the deciduous habit means the plant drops its leaves in fall and rests through winter before blooming again the following spring.

This tree-form lilac works especially well as a patio accent, entryway feature, border focal point, or container specimen in sunny locations. Because it is trained as a standard, maintain the rounded canopy with light pruning and remove any shoots that emerge from the trunk or base. For best flowering, provide full sun, good drainage, and steady moisture during establishment. Light post-bloom pruning helps shape the canopy while preserving rebloom potential.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree in full sun with well-drained soil and good air movement. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, keeping the graft and trunk base healthy and unobstructed.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially for patio containers, exposed sites, or hot summer weather.

3. Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. A light second feeding after the first bloom cycle can help support fresh growth and encourage repeat flowering.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly after the main spring bloom to shape the canopy and remove spent flowers if desired. Remove trunk or base shoots promptly to maintain the clean tree-form appearance.

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FAQs

Does Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree rebloom?
Yes. It blooms heavily in spring, then can rebloom on new growth from summer into fall, especially with full sun, steady moisture, and light care after the first bloom cycle.
How much sun does Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree need?
Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree performs best in full sun, with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Strong light supports better flowering, reblooming, and canopy density.
How big does Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Tree get?
The shrub cultivar is compact, while the finished tree-form height depends partly on graft height and nursery training. Expect a manageable ornamental accent with a rounded flowering canopy.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you’ll receive an email with a tracking number.

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Thrives
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Extra Large: Above 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Syringa x 'SMSJBP7'
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Oleaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#5 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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