Chionanthus virginicus
  • Chionanthus virginicus
Botanical Name:
Chionanthus virginicus

Common Name:
Grancy greybeard Fringe Tree

Category: Deer Proof, Drought tolerant, Native to SE US, Showy Fruit, Specimen, Woody Ornamental
Size: 15' x 12'
Hardiness: zone 5-9
Habit: shrubby tree

Comments:

Nothing too special in summer or winter, except it is tough. But come April, unbelievable flowers that are the fragrance of spring and locked forever in your memory. You'll look for it every spring thereafter. Sweet.

Culture: edge of the woods, afternoon shade    Uses: specimen
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