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Fringe Tree, Snowflower

Scientific Name: Chionanthus virginicus L.
Synonym: Chionanthus virginicus var. maritimus
Family: Oleaceae

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 2-6,15-17,28-41
USDA: 3-9

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Eastern USA, from Pennsylvania to Florida

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 12 to 25 feet tall (3.6 to 7.5 m.), 12 to 20 feet in spread (3.6 to 6 m.)

Flowers: White or greenish flowers, in early summer

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting, layering, grafting/budding

by cuttings.
by layers.
by grafts.
by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 2-3mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.

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