Taxon

Syringa × prestoniae (Villosae Group) 'Donald Wyman'

 
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Syringa × prestoniae (Villosae Group) 'Donald Wyman' - Donald Wyman Preston lilac
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Common name: Donald Wyman Preston lilac
Family: Oleaceae (olive family)
Distribution: hybrid: selection of Syringa komarowii × S. villosa
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Flower Type / Color: S VII - Single Purple
Comments: A flowering deciduous shrub growing 9' tall and nearly as wide. It has a sturdy, dense, upright habit with large flower clusters in June, about 2-3 weeks later than the more common lilacs. Flowers are deep pink to nearly red, but not particularly fragrant. Nice used as a specimen or a flowering hedge or screen.

Locations

  • 1: FLS: CA23 (CA23) • Accession: D2000-0670.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLS: CB23 (CB23) • Accession: D1998-0687.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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