Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree - White

White Fringetree has intensely fragrant, fluffy white panicle flowers in May, followed by bird attracting bluish purple fruit if plant is female (dioecious). Although fruit only appears on the female plants, the flowers on the male plants are showier due to their longer petals. The foliage hosts many butterfly and moth caterpillars, including several sphinxes. Fall color ranges from a yellowish green to to a bright golden yellow. Chionanthus virginicus is also wet site tolerant.

Height

15 Feet

Spread

10 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
0	Chionanthus virginicus #10 (NATIVE-fluffy white)		20	early October
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Fragrant - Flower
•	Fruit - Ornamental
•	Native
•	Native - Straight Species

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Special Recognition

•	PHS Gold Medal Plant

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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