Go Back Fringetree White

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:40 PM
Chionanthus virginicus
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    Plant Type: Deciduous Trees

    Drooping clusters of fragrant, lacy white flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges, making this tree extraordinarily beautiful.  Dark blue grape like fruit follows later in the summer.   A slow growing native.   The trunk of the Fringetree is pale gray with bands of white. 

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Tolerant of city conditions, including pollution, it prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soils and full to part sun.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Glossy Green

    Plant Spread

    12-20 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    12-20 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Fragrant, Cut flower, Attracts Birds

    Bloom Time

    Spring

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Slow

    Seasonal Interests

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