Syringa pekinensis – Syringa pekinensis

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Syringa pekinensis – Syringa pekinensis

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Large shrub to small tree with an elegant, flat-topped, spherical to fan-shaped crown. In culture, 3 to 6 m tall but in the wild, trees of more than 10 m have been found. The thin, young twigs are reddish brown. Older bark is brown and initially very smooth. Later this exfoliates like the bark on Prunus serrula. The oval to elongated oval leaves are green on top and grey-green underneath. In June dense panicles of yellow-white flowers appear. The stamens are about twice as long as the corolla tube and clearly protrude from the flowers. The flowers have quite a strong fragrance reminiscent of privet. The flowers are followed by dark brown, woody capsules. This lilac prefers a warm, sunny site and grows in any soil provided it is not too wet. Also tolerates lime.

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Specifications
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Height
3 - 6 m
Crown
flat-topped spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown, bark brown, flaking
Leaf
oval to elongated, mid-green, 3 - 9 cm
Flowers
in dense panicles, 10 - 15 cm, yellow-white, June, fragrant flowers
Fruits
dry, woody capsule, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, provided well-drained, tolerates limy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Northern China
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white yellow June average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Syringa pekinensis

Syringa pekinensis can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Syringa pekinensis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Syringa pekinensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Syringa pekinensis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Syringa pekinensis blooms in june.
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