Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus)

Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus)Estimated Height at Pickup: 1 2', 1 gal A. k. a. snow flower tree and flowering ash. A fairly adaptable small tree or large shrub with unique and conspicuous late spring blooms! Late summer drupes (berries) are eaten by a variety of birds, and the foliage hosts three species of sphinx moth. Only female plants fruit. Males may have slightly larger flowers, but both sexes are considered showy bloomers. Moist soils are ideal but slightly dry conditions

fertile soil in part sun/shade

a common elderberry and black elder

or pollinator garden

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hazel alder

Root Type: (

walkingsticks

Height: 15’-25’

An adaptable plant that will accept many water levels so long as soil is well drained

The late spring flowers are showy and attractive to pollinators

Looking for a guide to prairie planting geared more for beginners to gardening/native plants

Nuts are mildly poisonous