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Chionanthus retusus

Chinese Fringe Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Dave Ryden

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.