Chionanthus virginicus

white fringetree

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Family

Oleaceae

Region

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia

Plant Type

Small/Medium Tree (Understory)

Height

20 - 35ft

Spread

20 - 35ft

Flower Color

White

Fruit

Berry; Black, Blue

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Soil Texture

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Moisture

Dry, Moist

Blooms

May - June

Fall Color

yellow

Habitat

moist streambanks, ridges, and hillsides in sandy to deep-rich soils

Notes

; Flowers have odor of cloves; much planted

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The Native Plants Guide

Physiographic Regions of Chesapeake Watershed

Mountain
Piedmont
Coastal Plain