Chionanthus retusus

Common Name	Chinese Fringetree
Genus	Chionanthus
Species	retusus
Zone	6 to 8
Habit	Small tree with rounded habit. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Height	15 to 25 Feet
Spread	15 to 20 Feet
Foliage	Dark green in summer, Leathery, yellow in fall. Deciduous.
Flower	White flowers borne in terminal panicles in May-June.
Flower Color	White
Fruit	Blue drupe in September-October.
Culture	Full sun to partial shade.

Description

Bark exfoliates for winter interest.