Native plant. Birds love the fruit.

Category:

Flowering Tree

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

virginicus

Common Name:

Native Fringetree

Height:

15 to 20 Feet

Spread:

15 to 20 Feet

Habit:

Small tree, with a spreading open habit. Slow growth rate.

Zone:

4 to 9

Culture:

Full sun to partial shade.

Flower:

White, in wide fluffy panicles. Slightly fragrant. May-June.

Flower Color:

White

Fruit:

Dark blue drupe. August-September.

Foliage:

Large, lustrous, dark green, 4-8" long. Fall color yellow to yellow-brown. Deciduous.