With Syringa × hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker' (Early Flowering Lilac 'Mount Baker'), you get an early season burst of classic lilac fragrance paired with clean, pure white flower clusters. This deciduous shrub typically forms an upright, rounded habit and matures to about 12-15 feet tall, making it a strong choice for borders, screens, or as a specimen in the spring garden.

For best bloom and sturdier growth, plant it where it receives full sun. Like other lilacs, it prefers well-drained soil and benefits from good air circulation, especially in humid climates. Once established, it is generally low maintenance beyond seasonal cleanup and occasional shaping.

Prune right after flowering if you need to control size or improve the framework; this timing helps preserve next year’s flower buds. Remove spent flower clusters if you want a tidier look, and avoid heavy summer pruning that can reduce bloom.

Use 'Mount Baker' where you can enjoy the fragrance up close, such as near a patio or along a walkway, and give it room to develop its mature width as it settles into the landscape.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 144-180"
• Spread: 96-144"
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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