Chionanthus virginicus - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a broad, shrub-like shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Fringe tree also has leathery, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, sandy, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * hardy, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fringe trees are dark green, leathery, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall. Fringe tree is bright yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Fringe tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fringe tree is a broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

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).

Flower
The white flowers of Fringe tree appear in panicles from May to June. They grow to about 15 - 20 cm tall and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.