Chionanthus virginicus
Fringe Tree, also known as Grancy Graybeard or Old Man's Beard, is categorized as a slow-growing, deciduous tree or as a large shrub with single or multiple trunks.
Panicles of creamy white flowers appear in late spring or early summer. Fruit (Fragrant females trees only) hangs in clusters of dark-blue, bitter-tasting berries.
Photos courtesy of J.Robbins, Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Farmer, North Carolina
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| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Tree |
| Foilage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
15' - 20' |
| Shape |
Upright & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Golden Brown in Autumn |
| Flowering Season |
Spring or early Summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
Dark Blue (females only) |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Average |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
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| Hardy Zone: 7 |
