Syringa x josiflexa 'James MacFarlane'

Chinese-hungarian lilac or Guinevere lilac

Family	Oleaceae
Plant Type	shrub
Zone	USDA: 4a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1
Care Level
Height	2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Spread	1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light	full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to loam
Soil pH	neutral to alkaline

Description	The shrub Syringa x josiflexa 'James MacFarlane' (Chinese-hungarian lilac) produces showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during early summer. This plant is upright and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Syringa x josiflexa 'James MacFarlane' (Chinese-hungarian lilac) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Syringa x josiflexa 'James MacFarlane' . Syringa x josiflexa 'James MacFarlane' is tolerant of pollution.