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Fringe Tree

Chionanthus Virginicus

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Overview

Chionanthus virginicus, commonly known as Fringe Tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching 12-20 feet in height with a similar spread. Noted for its fragrant, airy, white flowers that bloom in spring, it has lance-shaped leaves turning yellow in fall. Suited for USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. A low-maintenance addition, providing a striking visual and olfactory accent in a landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type TreeClimate Temperate

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — provided they are well-drained; this display is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators, image 132

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–20 Ft.
Mature width: 12–15 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — creating a cloud of white blooms; tree with white blooms, image 137

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — This display is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies; suited for USDA

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — Minimal pruning is required; allowing it to fit into diverse landscape settings.<br><br>Featuring a rounded

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — showcasing considerable cold and heat tolerance once established; a low-maintenance addition, providing a, image 105

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — the tree produces bluish-black berries

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — A low-maintenance addition, providing a striking visual and olfactory accent in a landscape design; it thrives in full

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — is a deciduous shrub or small tree; native to the Eastern United States, image 60

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — Native to the Eastern United States; provided they are well-drained, image 127

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — presents a stunning addition to any landscape design with its graceful; is a deciduous shrub or small tree, image 96

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — The deep green leaves turn to a charming yellow in the autumn

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — scientifically known as Chionanthus virginicus; offering food for birds and extending its seasonal interest, image 124

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — the Fringe Tree is adaptable to various soil types, image 131

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — commonly known as Fringe Tree

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — scientifically known as Chionanthus virginicus; offering food for birds and extending its seasonal interest, image 66

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — tree for full or half

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — scientifically known as Chionanthus virginicus

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — reaching 12-20 feet in height with a similar spread; showcasing considerable cold and heat tolerance once established

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — allowing it to fit into diverse landscape settings.<br><br>Featuring a rounded; scientifically known as Chionanthus

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — creating a cloud of white blooms

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — fringe-like petals that cascade from its branches; creating a cloud of white blooms, image 107

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — showcasing considerable cold and heat tolerance once established; a low-maintenance addition, providing a, image 134

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — allowing it to fit into diverse landscape settings.<br><br>Featuring a rounded; scientifically known as, image 130

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — creating a cloud of white blooms; tree with white blooms, image 79

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