Scientific Name
Chionanthus virginicus

Common Name
Fringe tree; Old man's beard

Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Spreading, open crown; variable shape between seedlings; often multistemmed
Height: 12 to 20'
Width: 12 to 20'
Leaf: 3 to 8" opposite, simple leaf; yellowish green to brown fall color; not especially showy
Flower/Fruit: Panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers suspended from branches in May; male flowers are more showy; dark blue fruit in fall
Comments: Native; large shrub to small tree; adaptable; fruit attracts birds; tolerant to air pollution; flowers at an early age
Cultivars: --
Additional Image:



List by Scientific Name | Trees | List by Common Name



© Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist
Shoprights NC State University