Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree)

Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree)Chionanthus virginicus(White Fringe Tree) White Fringe Tree is a beautiful native small tree known for its fragrant, creamy white flowers in late spring. The airy, fringe like blooms cover the branches and give the tree a soft, elegant look in the landscape. After flowering, blue black fruits may develop in late summer, providing food for birds and wildlife. This deciduous tree offers multi season interest, with clear yellow fall color and attractive

Chionanthus virginicus
(White Fringe Tree)

White Fringe Tree is a beautiful native small tree known for its fragrant, creamy white flowers in late spring. The airy, fringe-like blooms cover the branches and give the tree a soft, elegant look in the landscape. After flowering, blue-black fruits may develop in late summer, providing food for birds and wildlife.

This deciduous tree offers multi-season interest, with clear yellow fall color and attractive bark that adds texture through winter. It performs well in average to rich, well-drained soil and can tolerate clay soil once established. For the best flowering, plant in full sun; partial shade will encourage especially nice foliage.

White Fringe Tree is a wonderful choice for native plantings, woodland edges, specimen planting, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant Details:
Height: 12–20 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average to rich, well-drained soil
Native to the eastern U.S.

Features:
Fragrant white fringe-like flowers
Attracts birds and wildlife
Blue-black fruit in late summer
Yellow fall color
Winter bark interest
Tolerates clay soil and some drought once established