Syringa x prestoniae

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Syringa x prestoniae 'Minuet' // Minuet Preston (Late) Lilac
    Shrub. Grows to 8' tall and 6' wide, with a more refrained habit - does not sucker as much as other lilacs. Slower growing. Fragrant, light white to pink flowers in early June. Fruits are brown capsules, which should be removed. Handsome dark green leaves cover the stems. Bark is not ornamentally important.
    -- not currently in our collection --

  • Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' // Miss Canada Preston (Late) Lilac
    Shrub. Grows to 10' tall and wide. Bright pink flowers with good fragrance Poor fall color. Bark is not ornamentally important. Zones 3-7. Somewhat resistant to mildew, scales, borers. Native to China. A hardy hybrid, among the best pink lilacs.
    Bed 117