Fringetree

 

Common Name	Fringetree
Scientific Name	Chionanthus virginicus
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	20' to 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	sometimes called "old man's beard" due to its showy white flowers; long recognized for its ornamental qualities; reportedly planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello