Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: fringe tree, North American fringe tree, old man’s beard, poison ash or Virginian snow flower.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: fringe tree, North American fringe tree, old man’s beard, poison ash, Virginian snow flower
Scientific name: Chionanthus virginicus
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
