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White Fringe Tree

Scientific name	Chionanthus virginicus
Common name	White Fringe Tree
Type	Trees
Variety	Deciduous
USDA Zone hardiness	4a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	10 to 15'
Spread	10 to 15'

The White Fringe Tree is a slow-growing native to the Eastern US Chionanthus virginicus is especially beautiful in spring when is produces a profuse white bloom appearing the before foliage. Dark blue fruit follows later in the summer. Tolerant of city conditions including pollution, it prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soils and full to part sun.