Chionanthus virginicus
$177.00 / 7G
Fringe Tree ·
Description
Fringe Tree is a tree suited to full sun to part shade and average conditions. It offers female color in late spring. Useful for native and wildlife-focused plantings.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Strong female flowers late spring; blue-black drupes fruit; matures about 12 - 20 ft tall
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, native garden, wildlife garden
| Chionanthus virginicus | |
| Fringe Tree | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Is Native | |
| Yes | |
| Deer | |
| Low | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 12 - 20 ft | |
| 12 - 20 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 12 - 20 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Late Spring | |
| Mild | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bees | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |