First Editions® Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac
Syringa reticulata 'Bailnce'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
First Editions® Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer

Growing Zones 3-7
Lavish First Editions® Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac
- Exquisite Blooms Every Year
- Incredible June Flowering Presentation
- Huge, Creamy-White Panicles Scent Your Property
- Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators Appreciate the Nectar
- Beautiful Cut Flowers
- Lustrous, Dark Green Leaves
- Casts Dense Shade
- Great Shade Tree for Small Space Lots
- Formal Spreading, Vase-Shaped Canopy
- Attractive Horizontal Branching
- Dark Red Bark Adds Winter Interest
- Tolerates Urban Conditions
- Extremely Cold Hardy
- Deer Tend to Avoid This Tree
- Pest and Disease Free
- Grow as a Single Trunk Tree, or Use as a Large Shrub
Anchor your planting bed with the showy good looks of fragrant First Editions® Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Bailnce' PP# 20,458).This sophisticated choice works beautifully in the front yard; and easily jazzes up the backyard, too.
Although Snowdance is lovely all year-long...the June blooms are when it truly shines. Long after the other Lilacs have finished blooming, this flowering tree puts forth a generous helping of creamy-white bloom clusters.
Specially selected for its outstanding bloom production, Snowdance simply dazzles in the early summer. The huge panicles are held above the dark green foliage in an unforgettable display.
It's not only their sight that is so incredible...it's also their scent! This is the perfect perfume for graduation parties and the annual opening of your pool!
Yes...we just said "annual". Some Japanese Tree Lilacs are biennial, meaning they bloom every other year.
Not Snowdance! This superior cultivar starts blooming from a young age, and delivers a reliable flowering year after year.
Even once the flower power finishes, you'll appreciate how the glossy, dark green leaves are held densely on horizontal tiered branches. Plan for outdoor fun in their lush, relaxing shade all season long.
Even after the large leaves drop, that gorgeous spreading vase-shape looks beautiful. Subtle, yet significant, winter interest is a valuable ornamental asset for a small landscape tree.
Smooth, dark red bark makes an attractive contrast to light snow. This is a great tree to decorate for the Holidays, and to uplight with exterior lighting all year-long.
Compact Snowdance is a great fit for smaller lots; but can be informally grouped for big impact in larger landscapes. Treat yourself and your neighborhood to this fantastic scented floral display.
Place your order for Snowdance Japanese Tree Lilac today if it's in stock. This elegant tree is in very high demand, and we'll run out quickly.
How to Use First Editions® Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac in the Landscape
You have a choice to make with this versatile plant. Do you want to keep the main trunk limbed up to use as a pretty tree to decorate your patio or anchor the foundation planting at the corner of your house?
Or are you looking for privacy with a large-scale backdrop shrub? If so, keep those lowest branches on and encourage them to fill in.
Either way is equally attractive. After all, this is a wonderful vase-shaped plant that you'll be proud to grow!
In tiny yards, one is very attractive as a specimen with a heavy bloom of fragrant, creamy-white flowers. Include seating nearby to study the large, fragrant panicles up close and personal.
In the front yard, add three in a group planting to grace a raised berm. We recommend an informal planting pattern with a loose triangle of varied spacing for the most natural look.
Create a park-like feel on larger properties. Snowdance mixes well with Crabapple, Flowering Dogwood Linden and Sourwood. Mix and match your favorites for a special garden feature.
You could even evenly space them along the perimeter of your property. Use an alternating planting pattern...first three Snowdance, then three Spring Snow Crabapple then three White-Flowering Dogwood and repeat to create a pleasing cadence.
Make shrubby plants work hard as impeccable screening along your existing chain link fence. They can be incorporated into mature shelterbelts and windbreaks with evergreens, too.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Provide a planting site in full sun. Carefree Snowdance Japanese Tree Lilac does need at least six hours of sunlight a day.
Well-drained soils are best. Add 18 inches of soil and spread to three feet for an elevated mound to plant in to improve drainage.
Moderate water on a consistent basis will keep your tree happy and healthy. Apply mulch over the root system to cut down on surface evaporation, but please pull it back away from the trunk six inches.
Snowdance blooms in June, and the old seed heads can be pruned off at that time. You might also choose to snip them beforehand to bring them indoors for lavish cut flower arrangements.
Apply an organic, slow-release fertilizer for flowering trees in spring. Please keep high nitrogen lawn fertilizers away from your tree...as they will reduce the amount of blooms you see each year.
Snowdance Japanese Tree Lilac adds value to your property. Don't miss out on your chance to grow one or many more.
Order today before we sell out of our limited inventory of this disease-free Lilac tree!