Botanical Name: Chionanthus retusus
Common Name: Chinese fringe tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Rounded, spreading ascending branches form a shrubby, often multi-trunked canopy; often pruned as a single-trunked specimen tree Height to 20' Spread to 20' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil prefers a soil with good drainage Hardiness Hardy; Zones 3-9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves medium green ovate leaves to 3" long, glossy and entire; mostly alternately arranged Flowers dioecious; flowers are pure white in 4" long panicles; very finely divided and fan-like; male flowers larger than female Fruit 1/2" blue or purple drupe on female trees; favored by birds Propagation: seed Usage: superb patio tree, accent tree, can be used as a parking-lot tree or street tree; grown for spectacular spring flower display and scent; often looks best against a dark background Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; drainage should be excellent Fertilizing slow release at planting time Pruning thin out trunks; head up as needed Pests/Diseases none serious Special Conditions/Other female trees must be pollinated by males to produce fruit Origin: Eastern Asia Family: Oleaceae Notes: |
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