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'
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.