Chionanthus virginicus

Showy fringe-like fragrant white flowers
Clusters of bright blue to purple drupes on female plants in August
Late to emerge leathery glossy leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall
Variable open spreading habit
Berries are attractive to birds
Bloom Time: June

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
4-5 m

SPREAD:
4-5 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in slightly acidic conditions, however, tolerates many moisture levels and soil types. Depending on the specimen, some pruning may be required to maintain shape.

Additional Notes about Fringetree:

Almost native to our area.

Chionanthus virginicus plants are polygamodioecious: having bisexual and male flowers on some plants, and bisexual and female flowers on others.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fall Color
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
125cm WB
Clump 150cm 30g