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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Simply giving the seed a 90 day cold stratification may break dormancy.

Native to: China, Hebei, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi

Native

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Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensisSyringa reticulata

ssp. pekinensis

Pekin Lilac, Peking Tree Lilac

In Stock: 13.275 lb (Total:13.275lb)

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis

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13.28 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

9,098

Quantity:

13.28 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837415

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Simply giving the seed a 90 day cold stratification may break dormancy.

Native to: China, Hebei, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi

Native

Introduced

Syringa reticulata ssp. pekinensis, commonly known as Peking Lilac, a versatile and elegant addition to any garden or landscape. This deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, native to northern China's slopes and valleys, is renowned for its captivating yellowish-white flowers that bloom in stunning panicles during late spring to early summer. These fragrant blossoms not only captivate the senses but also attract hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing your garden's biodiversity. With a mature height of 15 to 20 feet and a spread of 10 to 15 feet, Peking Lilac presents a loose, open form with arching branches that provide an architectural charm. Its reddish-brown bark, known to exfoliate in attractive flakes, alongside lanceolate dark green leaves, contributes to its year-round appeal. Perfectly accommodating urban landscapes, this low-maintenance tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, proving both deer-resistant and tolerant of clay. Ideal for use as a hedge, street tree, or flowering tree, it brings a touch of elegance and resilience wherever it's planted.