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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) — tree with white blooms; minimal pruning is required
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — white flowers in the garden; this deciduous ornamental tree reaches a mature height of approximately 12 to 20 feet
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — fringe-like petals that cascade from its branches; creating a cloud of white blooms, image 136
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — white flowers that bloom in spring; the deep green leaves turn to a charming yellow in the autumn, image 91
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — white flowers that bloom in spring
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — the tree produces bluish-black berries; with a similar spread of 12 to 20 feet, image 81
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9; tree for full or half
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — Minimal pruning is required; allowing it to fit into diverse landscape settings.<br><br>Featuring a rounded, image 135
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — Suited for USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — provided they are well-drained; this display is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators, image 103
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — Native to the Eastern United States; provided they are well-drained, image 98
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — this deciduous ornamental tree reaches a mature height of approximately 12 to 20 feet; the tree produces, image 99
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — The deep green leaves turn to a charming yellow in the autumn; white flowers in the garden, image 112
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — A low-maintenance addition, providing a striking visual and olfactory accent in a landscape design; it, image 123
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — with its easy-going nature and exceptional beauty; it has lance-shaped leaves turning yellow in fall, image 113
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — is a deciduous shrub or small tree; native to the Eastern United States, image 89
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — fringe-like petals that cascade from its branches
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — it has lance-shaped leaves turning yellow in fall; reaching 12-20 feet in height with a similar spread, image 63
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — Suited for USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil; fragrant white flowers, image 93
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — white flowers in the garden; this deciduous ornamental tree reaches a mature height of approximately 12 to, image 85
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — creating a cloud of white blooms; tree with white blooms, image 108
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — is a deciduous shrub or small tree; native to the Eastern United States
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — tree for full or half; with its easy-going nature and exceptional beauty
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