Betsy Ross White Lilac Live Plant (Syringa oblata ‘Betsy Ross’) – 12+ Inch Bare Root, 1–2 Year Old, Heat & Cold Hardy

About This Plant

Betsy Ross White Lilac (Syringa oblata ‘Betsy Ross’) is a deciduous flowering shrub known for its highly fragrant, pristine white flower clusters. This 1–2 year old live plant is 12+ inches tall and is suited for heat and humidity tolerance as well as cold climates. It is recommended for cottage gardens, borders, cutting gardens, and landscape planting, with a mature height and width of 8–10 feet.

What You Will Receive

1 live Betsy Ross White Lilac plant
Syringa oblata ‘Betsy Ross’
1–2 year old plant, 12+ inches tall
Freshly dug after purchase
Roots wrapped with soil and moist protective material
Highly fragrant white flower clusters
Suitable for cutting gardens and landscape planting

Growing Information

Common Name: Betsy Ross White Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa oblata ‘Betsy Ross’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Live 1–2 year old plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile garden soil
Watering: Moderate; provide consistent moisture while establishing
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Mature Width: 8–10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Not recommended long-term

Care Tip

Plant in full sun with space for its mature size. Keep the root zone consistently moist during establishment, but avoid waterlogging. Mulch can help conserve moisture and protect roots in colder climates.

Shipping Information

Freshly dug after payment. Roots shipped with some soil and moist protective material. Expect possible temporary transplant stress or leaf loss as roots establish.

Shipping Restrictions

Ships to the contiguous 48 states only. Not available for California or international shipments.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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