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Trees & woodland lore · Western North Carolina field companion

American fringe tree

Chionanthus virginicus

Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chionanthus virginicus. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chionanthus virginicus. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeKristyna Culp ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

Native specimen; moist, well-drained soil; fruit on female plants.

Sun Exposure
Full sun to part shade
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
12–20
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
12–20
BLOOM SEASON
late spring
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WNC Notes

Native specimen; moist, well-drained soil; fruit on female plants.

Sun Exposure

Full sun to part shade

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

12–20

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

12–20

BLOOM SEASON

late spring

BLOOM COLOR

Fragrant white fringe

At Lynn’s Nursery · Fringe Tree

Chionanthus virginicus Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 12–20 ft × 12–20 ft. Light: Full sun to part shade. Habit: Multi-stem, rounded small tree. Flowers & season: Fragrant white fringe; late spring. Native specimen; moist, well-drained soil; fruit on female plants.

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Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chionanthus virginicus. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chionanthus virginicus. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeKristyna Culp ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Leafy branch with clusters of white flowers with ribbony petals.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Leafy branch with clusters of white flowers with ribbony petals.☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeDebbie Roos ↗ · CC BY 2.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Leaf buds
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Leaf buds☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeK. Andre ↗ · CC BY 2.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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