Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree)

Chionanthus virginicus
(White Fringe Tree)

White Fringe Tree is a beautiful native small tree known for its fragrant, creamy white flowers in late spring. The airy, fringe-like blooms cover the branches and give the tree a soft, elegant look in the landscape. After flowering, blue-black fruits may develop in late summer, providing food for birds and wildlife.

This deciduous tree offers multi-season interest, with clear yellow fall color and attractive bark that adds texture through winter. It performs well in average to rich, well-drained soil and can tolerate clay soil once established. For the best flowering, plant in full sun; partial shade will encourage especially nice foliage.

White Fringe Tree is a wonderful choice for native plantings, woodland edges, specimen planting, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant Details:
Height: 12–20 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average to rich, well-drained soil
Native to the eastern U.S.

Features:
Fragrant white fringe-like flowers
Attracts birds and wildlife
Blue-black fruit in late summer
Yellow fall color
Winter bark interest
Tolerates clay soil and some drought once established