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Chionanthus virginicus
Chionanthus virginicus
Fringetree
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This fascinating relative of the Olive, is a North American native . An absolute treat in late spring to early summer, when it is draped with loose hanging panicles of fragrant white fringe-like flowers. It is a winner of the Cary Award, for garden worthy plants for New England. Also known as 'Old Man's Beard', or 'Grancy Gray Beard'
PRODUCT DETAILS:
| Hardiness Zone: | Zone 3 |
| Light Requirements: | Full sun, to part shade |
| Height: | 3.6 - 6.0 m |
| Spread: | 3.6 - 6.0 m |
| Soil Requirements: | Average,well drained acidic soils, tolerant of clay soil. |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
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| Use: | Specimen tree, mixed borders, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, fragrance gardens, woodland gardens |
| Flower Colour & Shape: | Abundant drooping panicles of fragrant white flowers with fringe-like petals, larger on male trees. Female trees bear dark blue fruit, loved by birds. |
| Foliage: | Wide, spear shaped medium green leaves turn golden yellow in fall |
| Benefits: | Abundant, fragrant flowers, deer resistant, tolerant of urban conditions |
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