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About
Fringe Tree Trees: Fringetree is a deciduous shrub or
small tree with a spreading, rounded habit that typically grows 12-20'
tall (to 35' in the wild, however) and most often occurs in rich,
moist woods and hillsides, moist stream banks, limestone glade margins
and rocky bluffs and ledges. Common name refers to the slightly fragrant,
spring-blooming flowers which feature airy, terminal, drooping clusters
(4-6" long) of fringe-like, creamy white petals. Dioecious (separate
male and female plants), but also may have perfect flowers on each
plant. Male flowers are showier than female flowers.
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Fringe
Tree picture
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Tree Tree Facts |
Scientific
Name: |
Chionanthus
virginicus
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Foliage: |
Green
late to leaf
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Mature
Height: |
12-20'
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Mature
Spread: |
12-20'
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Soil: |
Moist
soils
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Zones: |
3-9
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Moisture: |
Well
drained moist
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Fertilized
perfect or female flowers give way to clusters of olive-like fruits
which ripen to a dark, bluish black in late summer and are a food
source for birds and wildlife. Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8"
long) turn yellow in autumn. Easily grown in average, medium wet,
well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile
soils. Seldom needs pruning. Tolerant of air pollution and adapts
well to urban settings. Intolerant of prolonged dry conditions.
Grow in groups or as specimens in lawns or in shrub or woodland
borders. Also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams
or ponds. Can be spectacular in full bloom.
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