James McFarlane Preston Lilac #02
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Common Name: James MacFarlane Preston Lilac
Latin Name: Syringa × prestoniae ‘James MacFarlane’
Height: 8–10 ft
Spread: 6–8 ft
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Hardiness Zone: 2–7
Description:
James MacFarlane Preston Lilac is a hardy, late-blooming lilac that brings soft color and fragrance to the landscape after most lilacs have finished flowering. In early to mid-summer, it produces large, airy clusters of rosy-pink blooms with a light, pleasant fragrance. Its upright, multi-stemmed form makes it well-suited for hedging, screening, or as a feature shrub in larger spaces. It’s a reliable choice for extending the lilac season in colder climates.
Standout Feature:
Late-season blooms that extend lilac color and fragrance into early summer.
Interesting Fact:
Part of the Preston lilac series developed in Canada, this variety is especially cold-hardy and was bred to thrive in northern climates where many other lilacs struggle.
