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Chinese Fringe Tree

Chionanthus Retusus

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Overview

The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) is a striking, deciduous ornamental, reaching up to 15-20 feet tall and wide. Renowned for its profusion of fragrant, creamy-white blossoms in late spring, this tree exhibits a wide, rounded canopy. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fall foliage turns a modest yellow, and it features bluish-black fruit that attracts birds. Hardy in Zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) is a striking
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — Renowned for its profusion of fragrantChinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — reaching up to 15-20 feet tall and wideChinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — creamy-white blossoms in late springChinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — this tree exhibits a wideChinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soilChinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — Fall foliage turns a modest yellow, and it features bluish-black fruit that attracts birds+23

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) is a striking
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — Renowned for its profusion of fragrant
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — reaching up to 15-20 feet tall and wide
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — creamy-white blossoms in late spring
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — this tree exhibits a wide
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — Fall foliage turns a modest yellow, and it features bluish-black fruit that attracts birds
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — achieving a mature height of approximately 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — is an exquisite deciduous shrub or small tree known for its graceful clusters of fringe-like blooms
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — this ornamental beauty thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — this tree flourishes best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — although it is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — Blooming in late spring to early summer
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — creating a striking contrast against the dark green
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — its fragrant white flowers are a highlight
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — thread-like petals that hang delicately
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — complementing the autumnal landscape
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — Chionanthus retusus offers additional interest when its foliage turns to a warm golden color
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — leathery leaves.<br><br>In the fall
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — its bark provides winter interest with its exfoliating texture
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — revealing mottled shades of gray and brown.<br><br>For landscape designers
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — it is important to provide ample space for root expansion and to ensure proper irrigation during establishment
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — With minimal maintenance requirements once established
Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — making it both an elegant and resilient choice for a variety of garden settings

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