Your Japanese Lilac Tree should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Oleaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Tree to make the best decision when repotting as all Tree plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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Repotting Japanese Lilac Tree – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Japanese Lilac Tree, just like you would repot your Japanese Fern Tree as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Japanese Lilac Tree loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Japanese Lilac Tree by checking the soil ph (Neutral, acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Japanese Lilac Tree is: June. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Japanese Lilac Tree
Patience is key when extracting your Japanese Lilac Tree from the pot. Depending on the age of the Japanese Lilac Tree, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Japanese Lilac Tree for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Japanese Lilac Tree from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-drained, moist, clay, loamy, sandy soil and allow your Japanese Lilac Tree to flourish.
Looking after your Japanese Lilac Tree
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Japanese Lilac Tree thrives after the repotting process is over
What kind of plant is Japanese Lilac Tree?
To take care of your Japanese Lilac Tree in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Tree in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Oleaceae that is benign.
Does Japanese Lilac Tree have any other names?
There may be other more scientific names for your Japanese Lilac Tree such as Japanese Lilac Tree Syringa reticulata or ‘Syringa reticulata’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Japanese Black Pine or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Bloomerang Lilac to continue repotting.
What should you expect if you have repot Japanese Lilac Tree correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Japanese Lilac Tree flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Creamy white blooms in the June time and enjoy seeing your Japanese Lilac Tree grow up before these months to around 20-30 ft. tall, 15-20 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Japanese Flowering Cherry instead.
Where should you keep Japanese Lilac Tree? Inside or outside?
Whether Japanese Lilac Tree is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Japanese Lilac Tree from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: East Asia. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 3-7 (USDA)
Once the repotting process is done for your Japanese Lilac Tree, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Japanese Lilac Tree which is 3-7 (USDA). Japanese Lilac Tree are native to East Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Japanese Lilac Tree, it gets Full, partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 20-30 ft. tall, 15-20 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.