Fringe Tree
The fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a small tree or shrub with fragrant white flowers in the spring. It's native to North America and can grow to be 12–20 ft tall and wide.
Appearance
Flowers: Creamy white, fringe-like petals in 4–6 in long clusters that droop
Leaves: Wide, spear-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall
Fruit: Olive-like fruits that ripen to dark, bluish black in late summer
Bark: Scaly dark brown ridges and red furrows
Growing conditions
Prefers moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils
Tolerates a wide range of conditions from moist to dry in partial shade to full sun
Intolerant of prolonged dry conditions
Uses
Can be planted alone or as a conversation piece
Can be grown in groups or as specimens in lawns or in shrub or woodland borders
Adapts well to urban settings
The fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a small tree or shrub with fragrant white flowers in the spring. It's native to North America and can grow to be 12–20 ft tall and wide.
Appearance
Flowers: Creamy white, fringe-like petals in 4–6 in long clusters that droop
Leaves: Wide, spear-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall
Fruit: Olive-like fruits that ripen to dark, bluish black in late summer
Bark: Scaly dark brown ridges and red furrows
Growing conditions
Prefers moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils
Tolerates a wide range of conditions from moist to dry in partial shade to full sun
Intolerant of prolonged dry conditions
Uses
Can be planted alone or as a conversation piece
Can be grown in groups or as specimens in lawns or in shrub or woodland borders
Adapts well to urban settings
The fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a small tree or shrub with fragrant white flowers in the spring. It's native to North America and can grow to be 12–20 ft tall and wide.
Appearance
Flowers: Creamy white, fringe-like petals in 4–6 in long clusters that droop
Leaves: Wide, spear-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall
Fruit: Olive-like fruits that ripen to dark, bluish black in late summer
Bark: Scaly dark brown ridges and red furrows
Growing conditions
Prefers moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils
Tolerates a wide range of conditions from moist to dry in partial shade to full sun
Intolerant of prolonged dry conditions
Uses
Can be planted alone or as a conversation piece
Can be grown in groups or as specimens in lawns or in shrub or woodland borders
Adapts well to urban settings