Peking Lilac Chinese Tree
Syringa pekinensis
Oleaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
15–20 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
neutral
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Fall Color
Insignificant
Origin
northern China
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Oystershell scaleHigh
Crawler Emergence
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Diseases: Regionally Documented (7)
Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Gray Mold Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Lilac ring mottle virus Lilac Ring Mottle Phytophthora Canker and Shoot Blight Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot
Pests: Regionally Documented (4)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.