Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (formerly known as "Syringa pekinensis"), also known as the Pekin lilac or the Chinese tree lilac, grows in an open, multi-stemmed form to a height of , with a spread of . They are native to northern China but grow in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7. It is grown as an ornamental tree in Europe and North America. Pekin lilacs have arching branches and ovate dark green leaves that are long. They have yellowish-white flowers that bloom in panicles up to long. The panicles change over to loose clusters of brown
A Flowering Tree: A Woman's Tale her approval. In this story, she transformed herself into a tree five times out of which only two times by her free-will - the first and the last time. The objectification of women is another strong issue hidden in this tale. After the younger daughter was ravaged by her sister in law she is reduced to a "thing". Even before that, she is continuously demanded to transform into tree just for pleasure - her emotions and wishes were of no regards whatsoever. A Flowering Tree: A Woman's Tale "A Flowering Tree" is a short story written by A. K. Ramanujan