Chionanthus virginicus, Fringe Tree, Old Man Beard, Grancy Greybeard
A native, spreading, deciduous shrub, or sometimes small tree, with opposite, usually elliptic, glossy green leaves, to 8 inch long. Fragrant white flowers are borne in pendant panicles, to 8 inch long, in summer: they are followed by small blue-black fruit, 1/2 inch long. Chionanthus species are late-leafing, attractive specimen plants. They are also suitable for a shrub border. Some plants have only male or female flowers, and therefore may not produce fruit.
Grow in any fertile, well drained soil. Flowering and fruit is best in areas with long hot summer. Remove the lower branches to encourage a tree like habit.
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Hardiness Zone 4-9
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Height 10 feet Spread: 10 feet
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Full Sun
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Native
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Suitable as specimen tree or shrub
Plant Size Available: 1 year old - 18 inches to 24 inches tall
NOTE: You may combine any tree order for one shipment. Tree's are ship separately due to the length and can not be combined with other container sizes.