Wild cypress 'Snow Dance'

Syringa reticulata subsp. reticulat 'Snowdance'

Growth Characteristics
- Size and Shape: 'Snow Dance' is a medium-sized tree that reaches a height of approximately 6 to 9 meters when mature. It has a relatively dense canopy and a rounded tree shape.
- Flowers: Fragrant cream-colored flowers bloom in clusters in early summer, flowering later than typical lilacs.
- Leaves: The leaves are ovate or elliptical, dark green, and turn yellow in the autumn.
- Lifespan: It has a relatively long lifespan and can grow healthily for over 60 years depending on environmental conditions.

Propagation Methods
- Seeds: Propagation by seeds is possible, but the germination rate is low and growth is relatively slow.
- Grafting: Propagation by grafting is the most common method. This method is more efficient as it allows the offspring to maintain the same characteristics as the parent plant.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil: It prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It can also grow well in alkaline soil. - Sunlight: It grows best in sunny locations but can tolerate partial shade.
- Watering: Regular watering is necessary in the early stages, but mature trees are drought-tolerant.
- Fertilizer: It is recommended to apply slow-release fertilizer before new shoots appear in the spring.

Uses in the Garden
- Landscape Elements: Due to its fragrant flowers and unique form, 'Snow Dance' is widely used as a garden, park, and street tree.
- Color and Seasonality: It offers diverse scenic beauty throughout the seasons with flowers blooming in spring and summer and autumn foliage.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: Root rot (Phytophthora) and powdery mildew may occur.
- Control Methods: Provide well-drained soil and improve ventilation conditions to reduce disease occurrence. Use fungicides if necessary.
- Pests: Aphids, spider mites, and lilac boilers may be present. - Control Methods: If pests occur, they can be physically removed or washed with soapy water. In severe cases, precise pesticide application is required.

Based on this information, healthy cultivation and management of 'Snow Dance' will be possible.

Plant Type
Plant Family	Oleaceae
Height	4.5~6m
Spread	4.5~5.4m
Colors	white
Bloom Period	June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-30°C

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