fringe tree
Also known as: North American fringe tree; old man's beard; poison ash; Virginian snow flower
A deciduous shrub with an abundance of slightly fragrant, airy, creamy- white flowers in June and July; dark blue-black berries may follow in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus)
- Genus
- Chionanthus
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fringe tree
Distribution map
Eastern North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fringe tree
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fringe tree care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Remove lower branches if a tree-like form is desired.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn. May take up to 18 months to germinate
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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