Syringa vulgaris ‘Katherine Havemeyer' Lilac Tree

'Katherine Havemeyer' is a vigorous, upright lilac cultivar prized for its double lavender flowers and strong fragrance, blooming in mid to late spring. It reaches 6-8 ft tall and 5-7 ft wide at maturity and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Its dense habit suits hedging, screening, or specimen planting. --- **Note:** This is a *lilac* (*Syringa vulgaris*), not a Japanese maple. If this entry is intended for a Japanese maple database, it should not be included. If the database covers ornamental shrubs and small trees more broadly, the entry above is ready for use.