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Species: Chionanthus virginicus

(kye-oh-nan'thus ver-jin'i-kus)

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree; Old-man's-beard

Found on Course Walks

Low pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

15' - 20' (spread 15' - 25')

Deciduous

broad spreading habit

full sun; tolerates air-borne pollutants.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5a

Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Tolerates salty soil

slightly fragrant white flower clusters in late spring; yellow fall color; shrub is late to leaf out

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Pest free Deer resistant

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

transplant as small B & B or container, native to Eastern US.

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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