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Chionanthus retusus
Common Name: Chinese Fringe Tree
(Chinese Fringetree) A refined deciduous ornamental tree prized for its abundant, fragrant, fringe-like white flowers in late spring. Compared to the American species, it’s typically more symmetrical and tree-form, with glossy foliage and attractive bark that adds year-round interest. Size: Width: 15–25 ft Height: 15–25 ft Zones: 5a–9b Light: Full sun to partial shade (Best flowering and form in full sun.) Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH Features: Flowers: Fragrant, creamy-white, fringe-like blooms in late spring Foliage: Glossy dark green; yellow fall color Fruit: Blue-black drupes on female plants (with a male nearby) Bark: Gray-brown with subtle exfoliation on mature trees Form: Upright to rounded, single- or multi-stemmed small tree with a clean canopy Attracts: Pollinators; birds (on fruiting female plants) Uses: Specimen tree, lawn planting, streetscapes, Asian-inspired gardens, small shade tree Notes: Dioecious: Male and female plants are separate; fruiting requires both sexes. Generally more uniform and tree-like than Chionanthus virginicus. Low maintenance; good tolerance of urban conditions.
| Plant Type: | Flowering Ornamental Tree |
| Width: | 15-25' |
| Height: | 15-25' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen |
| Shape: | Broad Upright, Clumping |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow Green |
