Pekin Lilac 'China Snow', Chinese Tree Lilac 'China Snow', Syringa pekinensis 'China Snow', Pekin Lilac 'Morton', Chinese Tree Lilac 'Morton', Syringa pekinensis 'Morton'
Hardy and beautiful, award-winning Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis ‘China Snow’ (Pekin Lilac) is a very floriferous deciduous tree of graceful, upright-rounded habit with multiple seasons of interest. In early summer, a profusion of fragrant heads of tiny creamy white flowers cover the tree in wonderful clusters. The blossoms give way to grass green fruits that turn a nice tan color and persist well into the winter months. The erect, open branches are clothed in deep green, semi-glossy leaves that remain attractive in summer. As the tree ages, its most terrific feature is its pretty cinnamon-colored exfoliating bark, which is amazingly attractive against winter now. Tolerant of drought, extreme cold, and deicing salts, this is a strikingly ornamental tree for the landscape.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Common names | Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) Winter |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Common names | Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) Winter |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis ‘China Snow’ (Pekin Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis ‘China Snow’ (Pekin Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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