Melinda Myers

White Fringetree

Botanical Name

Chionanthus virginicus

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

9

Height

12 to 20 feet

Width

12 to 20 feet

Flowers

Dioecious, white slightly fragrant, males more effective than females because of longer petals, 6 to 8 inch long, fine fleecy soft textured panicles

Fruit

Drupe: dark blue, bloomy, fleshy egg-shaped

Fall Color

Yellow, green, brown

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile, acidic

Planting & Care

• Transplant balled and burlap or container in spring
• Adaptable to soil types
• Seldom needs pruning

Problems

None serious