Woodland slopes, valley thickets, and along gullies, 2500-3600m altitude.

The Arnold Arboretum received its first specimen in 1907 from the Veitch Nursery in London.

[2] Tomentella, meaning 'somewhat hairy', a diminutive from tomentum.

[2][5] Syringa is derived from the Greek word syrinx, meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'.

In Greek mythology, the nymph Syringa was changed into a reed.