Chionanthus virginicus
A mountain native. Outstanding feathery flowers in spring on both male and female plants. Hard to propagate asexually and requires two years for seed to germinate.
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| Common Name | fringetree |
| Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
| Firewise Rating | MODERATELY Firewise (2) |
| Urban Use | High |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | Yes |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 7 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Low |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | High |
| Pest Resistance | High |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Plant Form | Oval |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 12 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 3.6 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem < 6 |
| Bark | Smooth |
| Leaf Arrangement | Opposite |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Surface | Glabrous |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
