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    • Photo of Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow' form by Fantastic Plants

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    Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow'

    Also Known As

    • China Snow Fringe Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-25'
    • W: 20'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow' plant details

    Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    China Snow is an excellent improvement on the standard Chinese Fringe Tree. It is a small tree that bears more profuse white flowers in the early summer than the standard Fringe Tree. Plants grow to 6-10' in ten years, and may eventually mature at 25' tall.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow' plant

    How to Grow Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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