Chionanthus retusus

Chinese Fringetree

Tips for Homeowners:

If needed prune when dormant.

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Although the flowers and fruit are the showstopping beauty of this tree, it also has lush dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall plus the bark and form of the tree are attractive in the winter.

  • pH adaptable
  • Heat tolerant
  • Fragrant, white fringe-like flowers

For the best floral show plant in full sun and near streams or pond, or in a shrub or woodland border.

Height: 10-20 ft
Spread: 10-20 ft
Zone: 5-9
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Chinese Fringetree:

Most often found as a multi-stemmed shrub, this plant can also be trained to be a single-stem tree.  This tree/shrub prefers acidic, well-drained and fertile soil, but is somewhat adaptable to mid-range pH levels and intolerant of long periods of drought.  In more northern regions the attributes provide 4 seasons of beauty and interest.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Winter Interest
  • Fall Color
  • Fragrant
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Disease Resistant
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Yellow
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained