Chionanthus virginicus
(Fringe Tree)

Family - Oleaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Southeastern USA
Year of Introduction - 1736
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - 3m
Width - 3m
Location - The Stream Area

Description: A medium to large-sized Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are oblong to oblanceolate in shape. Pendent, pure white, fringe-like flowers have four long and slender petals. The flowers are held in panicles that dangle gracefully below the branches and are produced prolifically in mid-summer. The Blooms are lightly scented. In a hot summer, the flowers may be followed by round, dark blue berries.

Flower:

Lightly scented, pure white flowers have four very long and narrow petals, which collectively have a fringe-like appearance. The flowers are held in pendent panicles and are produced in June and July. The flowers may be followed by round, dark blue fruit.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Four-petalled flowers held in panicles

Flowering time: June, July

Foliage:

Mid to dark green leaves are oblong to oblanceolate in shape. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the branches.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Oblong to oblanceolate

Propagation:

Seed.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. This plant prefers a soil with an acidic pH.