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Chinese Fringe Tree

Chinese Fringe Tree

Chionanthus retusus

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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A deciduous ornamental tree prized for its delicate, fragrant white flowers that appear in late spring. Native to China, it is hardy, slow-growing, and makes an excellent specimen plant for gardens.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–25′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Oleaceae

Native Range

China

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Notable Cultivars

The species itself is widely grown and valued for its reliable flowering. No major cultivars have achieved widespread commercial distribution in North America.

Companion Planting

Plants well with