The Grancy Gray-beard Fringetree, scientifically known as Chionanthus virginicus, is a native tree found in the southeastern United States. It is also commonly referred to as the White Fringetree or Old Man's Beard. This deciduous tree is known for its stunning display of fragrant, white, fringe-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers give the tree a wispy, ethereal appearance, hence the name "Gray-beard" or "Old Man's Beard." The Grancy Gray-beard Fringetree is a popular choice for landscaping due to its ornamental value and ability to attract pollinators. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Tree, Shrub
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Origins:
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Southeast N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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12’ - 15’
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Spread:
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10’ - 15'
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Spacing:
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12’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Needs regular watering until established. It can be susceptible to scale and borers if in dry locations.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Summersweet, Mock Orange
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Chionanthus virginicus 13zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Chionanthus virginicus 14zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Chionanthus virginicus 12zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by Fritz Flohr Reynolds, Chionanthus virginicus, Great Falls Park, 4/13/12, (5) Photo by David J. Stang, Chionanthus virginicus 15zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
