The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Beijing Gold® Peking lilac

Family: Oleaceae (olive family)

Synonym: Syringa pekinensis 'Zhang Zhiming' Beijing Gold®

Distribution: Species native to n. China

Hardiness: USDA Zone 3

Life form: Deciduous tree

Flower Type / Color: S I - Single White

Comments: This deciduous shrub to small tree exhibits multiple seasons of interest, from its panicles of fragrant, primrose-yellow flowers in early summer to its dark green foliage that turns yellow in autumn. The cherry-like cinnamon-colored bark is attractive year-round. This tree lilac grows to 20' tall and 15' in spread. It is more upright and less coarsely branched than most other tree lilacs. This selection was made by Zhang Zhiming of the Beijing Botanic Garden in China, and introduced into the United States through the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC). Excellent as a specimen plant or in groups in the lawn or as a foundation shrub. A Chicagoland Grows® Inc. plant introduction.