Chionanthus retusus - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) is a broad, roundish large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. These produce black, oval fruits. The Chinese Fringe Tree also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese Fringe Trees are dark green, egg-shaped. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese Fringe Tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese Fringe Tree is a large shrub that grows broad and rounded. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Chinese Fringe Tree appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Chionanthus retusus is a shallow-rooting plant.