Chionanthus virginicus 'Spring Fleecing'

Also Known As

Spring Fleecing White Fringe Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'
W: 20'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Chionanthus virginicus 'Spring Fleecing' plant details

Chionanthus virginicus 'Spring Fleecing' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chionanthus virginicus 'Spring Fleecing'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chionanthus virginicus 'Spring Fleecing'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful male selection of the gloriously fragrant fringetree features larger flowers and no messy fruit to clean up, beautiful dark-green waxy leaves and yellow fall color; selected by Tarheel Native Trees in North Carolina. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Spring Fleecing is a newer selection that won best in show at the Farwest trade show in 2014. Upright with waxy leaves with fragrant white flowers. Our selections are male so there is no messy fruit to deal with. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

A grafted plant. Because of its heavy blooming each June we have not had a grafted form of C. virginicus, so look forward to seeing this fine plant and its heavy bloom.

By: Gossler Farms

A selection from Tarheel Native Trees in Clayton, NC. This is a male cultivar was selected for its profuse flowering, great form and dark, waxy green leaves. It is a VNLA, Beautiful Gardens Grow with Confidence winner for 2014. Chionanthus 'Spring Fleecing' - one of Beautiful Gardens' plants of distinction for 2014.