Chionanthus virginicus ~ White Fringe Tree dark-green-leaf Watch for scale

Watch for scale

Tutti Frutti Butterfly Bush

Its fringed burgundy flowers bloom in thick clusters in late winter attracting butterflies and pollinators

Regular water in first year

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea

Chionanthus virginicus ~ White Fringe Tree dark-green-leaf Watch for scaleFringe Tree is a large multi stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. The spear like bright green foliage turns yellow in fall. Terminal clusters of mildly fragrant pure white fringe like flowers bloom heavily in spring. Female flowers give way to clusters of olive like fruits that mature to blue black in fall. Grows best in rich, moist acidic well drained soils. Intolerant of drought. Type: Tree, Shrub Origins: Southeast N.