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Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringetree
Family Oleaceae
Botanical Name Chionanthus retusus
Common Name Chinese Fringetree
Size Typically 15 to 25' tall and wide.
Hardiness Zone 5(6) - 8
Culture Adaptable; prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soil; full sun to part shade .
Ornamental Value Glossy green foliage, white flowers in spring, yellow fall color.
Landscape Use As a specimen, in groups, borders, and near large buildings.
Key Identifying Characteristics opposite to subopposite, obovate leaves; small ovoid blue fruit on females.
Notable Cultivars none
Campus Location Ag: Morgan Hall, McCord Hall
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