Beijing GoldĀ® Tree Lilac
Quick Overview
Beijing Gold® Tree Lilac, also commonly known as the Peking Tree Lilac, was selected as part of the Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction for its summer plumes of fragrant yellow flowers, dark green foliage, attractive bark, upright growth habit, and warm yellow fall color. This tree makes for an outstanding specimen tree that can be planted in the front yard, backyard, in groups in the landscape, along driveways, patios, and does well on the parkway.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Beijing GoldĀ® Tree Lilac, also commonly known as the Peking Tree Lilac, is part of the Chicagoland GrowsĀ® Plant Introduction Program and introduced to Northern America through the NACPEC (North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium) and The Morton Arboretum. Selected for its summer plumes of fragrant yellow flowers, dark green foliage, attractive bark, upright growth habit, and warm yellow fall color.
Where to put it:
Beijing GoldĀ® Tree Lilac is an extremely versatile ornamental tree. This tree makes for an outstanding specimen tree that can be planted in the front yard, backyard, in groups in the landscape, along driveways, patios, and does well on the parkway.
What it needs:
BeijingĀ® Gold Tree Lilac is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils. Drought-tolerant once well established. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Syringa pekinensis āZhang Zhimingā |
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Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Small Tree (15-25 feet) |
Mature Height | 20' |
Mature Spread | 20' |
Shape | Upright Spreading/Arching |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Yellow/Gold |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Parkway/Street, Near Patio/Sidewalk, Under Utility Wires, Ornamental/Flowering |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Very Tolerant |
Standout Feature | Fragrant plumes of yellow flowers, Fall color, Mature form |