Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
Fringe Tree is a fabulously showy ornamental tree with snow-white clusters of pendulous flowers in spring. The flowers give way to deep blue fruits resembling olives, which provide food to birds. This is an outstanding specimen for large and small gardens alike.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; average soil
Size: 15′ – 20′
Zone: 3 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract various pollinators; fruits are food for birds and other wildlife; larval host for the Rustic Sphinx moth