Syringa reticulata sub pekinensis 'Morton' ~ China Snow® Peking Lilac yellow-leaf Foliage dies back to ground

Foliage dies back to ground after frost

Each flower only lasts a day but is quickly replaced

East Asia and Eastern Russia

The large flower spikes clad with distinctive cherry red flowers and a darker 'mouth' bloom through summer

Syringa reticulata sub pekinensis 'Morton' ~ China Snow® Peking Lilac yellow-leaf Foliage dies back to groundChina Snow Peking Lilac is a slow growing flowering tree with beautiful amber colored exfoliating bark and a rounded crown. Its semi glossed dark green foliage turns bright golden yellow in fall. Long and large panicles of fragrant, ivory white flowers bloom heavily in late spring. Best flowering with full sun and rich, well drained soils. Tolerates poorly drained soils and drought. Type: Tree Origins: Northern China Height: 25' 35' Spread: 15 25'