This shrub to small tree has upright spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has of elliptical glossy dark green leaves. On mature plants the pendant fragrant, fringed white flowers appear during summer and are followed by purplish fruit.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Chionanthus virginicusis naturally found in eastern USA growing in moist fertile alluvial loams in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The American Fringe Tree is normally a shrub but may become a small tree and is grown for its delicate flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders for screening. It establishes in 4 to 7 years and is suitable for watercourse plant in and is suitable for coastal or cool mountain regions.ID 1671

Note:
When planted as an ornamental outside its native region it may be reluctant to flower but performs better in cooler climates. The slightly furrowed bark is grey and smooth on the new branches.

Chionanthus (kye-oh-NAN-thus)virginicus (vir-JIN-ih-kus)

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