Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis Beijing Gold®

Scientific Name: Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis 'Zhang Zhiming'

Also Known As

Syringa pekinensis 'Beijing Gold'
Syringa pekinensis 'Zhang Zhiming'
Syringa pekinensis Beijing Gold®
Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis 'Beijing Gold™'
Beijing Gold™ Lilac
LILAC
Zhang Zhiming Peking Lilac - Beijing Gold™

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

4a-8b

More Options

Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis Beijing Gold® plant details

Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis Beijing Gold® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis Beijing Gold®

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, disease-resistant, distinctive bark, fall color, fragrant, pest resistant, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis Beijing Gold®

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare and special small (to 25') tree was selected at the Beijing Botanic Garden for its gorgeous clusters of fragrant primrose-yellow flowers and attractive cinnamon colored bark. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A selection made by Zhang Zhiming, Woody Plant Unit Leader of the Beijing Botanic Garden, People’s Republic of China, and shared with The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois for U.S. introduction. Distinguishing characteristics include unusual primrose-yellow flowers; attractive, cinnamon-colored bark; and unique yellow-gold fall color. Beijing Gold™ was introduced into the United States through the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC).