Chionanthus retusus
Chinese Fringe Tree
Description
This small tree will grow 12-25' high x 12-25' wide and has deciduous yellow/green leaves that are yellow in the fall. Insignificant white flowers bloom in summer.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.