Taxon

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis

 
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Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis - Peking lilac
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Peking lilac
Family: Oleaceae (olive family)
Synonym: Syringa amurensis var. pekinensis, Syringa pekinensis
Distribution: China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Life form: Deciduous tree
Flower Type / Color: S I - Single White
Comments: This small ornamental tree is a native of China. The bark is curling, amber colored and adds winter interest. Flowers form in late June and are off white to cream in color. The flower scent is like that of privet.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AR10 (AR10) • Accession: D1995-0209.002 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: AZA: BB18 (BB18) • Accession: D1995-0210.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: ZLG: AQ12 (AQ12) • Accession: D1995-0209.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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