This deciduous shrub to small tree has erect mutiable trunks with deeply furrowed bark and spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has variable oblong glossy green leaves and the fragrant white fringed funnel-shape flowers appear in early summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Chionanthus retusus is naturally found from China to Japan and Korea growing in deep well drained fertile loams and is lime tolerant. It prefers an open to protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Chinese Fringe Tree is grown for its mass of flowers and its spreading crown. It is used as a lawn specimen in large gardens or parks for shade. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 3-5 years and is moderately long lived. This tree is also grown along borders as a tall screen or used in woodland settings. ID 485

Chionanthus(kee-on-ĂNTH-us) retusus(re-TEW-sus)

Oleaceae(oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family