Syringa pekinensis 'Beijing Gold' - 175-200 CM C20

Description
The Japanese tree lilac 'Beijing Gold' (Syringa reticulata) is a large, upright shrub that produces pale yellow flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Japanese tree lilac 'Beijing Gold' also has pointed, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Syringa pekinensis, Syringa pekinensis 'Zhang Zhiming'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese tree lilac 'Beijing Gold' are dark green, pointed and ovate. Japanese tree lilac 'Beijing Gold' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese tree lilac 'Beijing Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese tree lilac 'Beijing Gold' is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Cut, solitary, bee pasture