Syringa pekinensis Beijing Gold®
A yellow tree lilac!
Beijing Gold exhibits multiple seasons of interest, from its panicles of fragrant, primrose-yellow flowers in early summer to its dark green foliage that can turn an eye-catching yellow in autumn. The ornamental, cherry-like cinnamon-colored bark is attractive year-round. An upright habit and finer branches than most tree lilacs completes the package. Best grown in full sun on a well-drained, reasonably moist soil, which can be acidic to alkaline. Drought-tolerant once established. Prune if necessary immediately after blooming. Since it has a better branching habit than most tree lilacs, there is less of a need for corrective shape pruning. Excellent as a specimen plant or in groups in the lawn or along drives and parkways, in the mixed woody plant border, as a foundation shrub, or in any other suitable habitat where its excellent ornamental attributes can be appreciated year-round. It can be grown either single-stemmed or multistemmed, depending on your space and preferred habit. More upright and finer-branched than most tree lilacs.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Beijng Gold Chinese tree lilac
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Botanical Name:Syringa pekinensis 'Zhang Zhiming'
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Type:Tree
Cultural Details
TYPE
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Full sun
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Tolerant of poorly drained soils
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Drought tolerant, but adaptable
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4-7
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Summer
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Creamy yellow
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20' tall by 15' wide
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None known
What Makes Me Special?
Landscape Use
Origin
A selection made by Zhang Zhiming of the Beijing Botanic Garden, People’s Republic of China. This selection was introduced into the United States through the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC). The species is native to northern China.
