Fringe Tree. A spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, grown for its fragrant pendant flowers with attractive long petals, followed by small blue-black fruits. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chionanthus virginicus
A spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, grown for its fragrant pendant flowers with attractive long petals, followed by small blue-black fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Chionanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | virginicus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fringe Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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