Syringa × chinensis, the Chinese lilac or Rouen lilac, is a hybrid species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae.[1][2] It was supposedly first noticed growing in Rouen, France in 1777.[2] In spite of its specific and common names, it most probably originated in western Asia.[3] It is the result of a cross between Syringa vulgaris (common lilac) and Syringa persica (Persian lilac).[3] A shrub or shrubby tree reaching 12 ft (4 m), it is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7, and is recommended for borders, loose hedges, and foundations.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Syringa × chinensis Willd". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Syringa × chinensis". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Syringa x chinensis (SYRCH)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.