Lilac, Copper Curls, Tree

North Dakota State University's most exceptional lilac introduction emerges as a horticultural triumph of regional botanical breeding, representing the pinnacle of floral sophistication tailored specifically to the Northern Plains environment. This distinguished cultivar delivers an extraordinary tree form distinguished by its most captivating feature – a remarkable copper-colored exfoliating bark that creates a living canvas of botanical artistry, transforming the traditional lilac from a mere shrub to a sophisticated landscape element. Developed through meticulous selection and breeding at North Dakota State University, this exceptional lilac stands as the premier botanical achievement for the region, offering gardeners and landscape designers a supremely elegant specimen that combines the iconic fragrance and floral brilliance of lilacs with an architectural form that brings unprecedented sophistication to North Dakota landscapes. Its carefully cultivated characteristics represent a triumph of regional plant breeding, celebrating the unique botanical potential of the Northern Plains while delivering a flowering tree that promises to become the centerpiece of any landscape design, combining ecological authenticity with extraordinary aesthetic refinement.