The James McFarlane Preston Lilac is a vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub with an upright habit. This late-blooming variety produces upright panicles of lightly fragrant pink flowers in late spring. Its dark green leaves turn a buttery yellow in the fall. The James McFarlane Preston Lilac thrives in alkaline to neutral soil and is drought-tolerant. It performs best in full sun, with pruning done immediately after flowering. This lilac makes a spectacular addition to borders, informal hedges, mass plantings, or as a focal point in any garden.