Species: Chionanthus virginicus

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

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

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: broad spreading habit

Ornamental Other: full sun; tolerates air-borne pollutants.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

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

Moisture Tolerance: 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