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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.