Chionanthus virginicus var. maritimus

White Fringe Tree, Old Man's Beard

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Blue, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive