Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (formerly known as Syringa pekinensis), also known as the Pekin lilac or the Chinese tree lilac, grows in an open, multi-stemmed form to a height of 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6.1 m), with a spread of 10 to 15 feet (3.0 to 4.6 m). They are native to northern China but grow in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.[1] It is grown as an ornamental tree in Europe and North America.[2]
| Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Syringa |
| Species: | |
| Subspecies: | S. r. subsp. pekinensis
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| Trinomial name | |
| Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (Rupr.) P.S.Green & M.C.Chang
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Description
editPekin lilacs have arching branches and ovate dark green leaves that are 2 to 4 inches (51 to 102 mm) long. They have yellowish-white flowers that bloom in panicles up to 6 inches (150 mm) long. The panicles change over to loose clusters of brown capsules. The bark is a red-brown color. They grow well in moist, well-drained soil. They prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
data
- ^ Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Macmillan ISBN 0-333-47494-5.
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