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Chionanthus virginicus - White Fringetree
Family Oleaceae
Botanical Name Chionanthus virginicus
Common Name White Fringetree, Native Fringetree, Old-man's beard
Size Typically 12 to 20' tall and wide.
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Culture Adaptable; prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soil; full sun to part shade.
Ornamental Value Fragrant, white flowers in spring, yellow fall color.
Landscape Use As a specimen, in groups, and borders.
Key Identifying Characteristics Opposite to subopposite, obovate leaves; fleecy, white flowers.
Notable Cultivars none
Campus Location Ag: Shade garden
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