Mount Baker Lilac

Mount Baker Lilac (Syringa � hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker')

Mount Baker Lilac (Syringa � hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker') is an early-blooming hybrid lilac valued for its pure white flowers, compact growth, and delightful fragrance. Also known as Mount Baker Early White Lilac, this cultivar brings crisp color and sweet scent to the landscape before most traditional lilacs begin to bloom.

Distinctive Features

This deciduous shrub typically reaches 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide with an upright, rounded habit. Its snowy white, single florets form loose, conical clusters in mid to late spring, often flowering one to two weeks earlier than Syringa vulgaris varieties. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and stand out sharply against its blue-green foliage.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil
• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
• Water Needs: Moderate; water during prolonged dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in spring borders or mixed shrub plantings
• Foundation planting with early-season interest
• Privacy hedge with fragrance and floral appeal
• Cut flower garden for bright, fresh arrangements
• Pollinator-friendly landscape design

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune just after flowering to maintain shape and size
• Remove faded blooms to redirect energy toward growth
• Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring to support blooming
• Ensure adequate spacing for air circulation

Why Choose Mount Baker Lilac

• Early-blooming white flowers with elegant fragrance
• Compact, upright growth fits well in smaller landscapes
• Reliable and hardy even in cold climates
• Excellent for cutting and sensory gardens
• A crisp, luminous focal point that brightens the early garden

Mount Baker Lilac offers fresh white blooms and early-season fragrance that stand out in the spring garden�making it a clean, luminous focal point for northern and cottage-style landscapes.