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Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

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Chionanthus virginicus (Fringetree)

Shimmering, white fringed flowers cover this plant in May or June followed by small, round, bluish olive-shaped fruit on female trees in fall. The fruits are eaten by many types of birds. Leaves often turn bright yellow in fall. Fringetree is found along wooded bluffs and along edges of glades as well as along creeks and in wet woods. Grow in part sun to shade as a small tree or shrub. Beautiful as a single specimen or planted in groups.

Additional Information:


Height
12-20 Feet

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Spread
12-20 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
White


USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus), Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia), New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus), Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC-

Nature Attracting

Songbird

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

High
Moderate

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Birds