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fringe tree

Chionanthus virginicus

Fragrant

Genus: Chionanthus
Family: Oleaceae
Common Names: North American fringe tree, old man's beard, poison ash, Virginian snow flower

About this plant

C. virginicus is a deciduous shrub with an abundance of slightly fragrant, airy, creamy- white flowers in June and July; dark blue-black berries may follow in autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, acid, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1; remove lower branches to encourage a tree-like habit

Propagation

Propagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn. May take up to 18 months to germinate

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years