Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis

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
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Oleaceae
Genus:	Syringa
Species:	S. reticulata
Subspecies:	S. r. subsp. pekinensis
Trinomial name
Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (Rupr.) P.S.Green & M.C.Chang

Description

Pekin 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]