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Chionanthus virginicus
Choose White Fringetree if you want a small native tree with a strong late-spring flower show and a natural, airy shape. The tradeoff: it is not a dense screen or a fast filler.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The spring flower display is the main reason to plant it, while the rest of the season is quieter and more natural-looking. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It develops steadily but will not satisfy customers looking for a fast, immediate canopy. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It needs little routine pruning if you give it room for its open, spreading habit. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | It fits many home landscapes as long as it is not crowded against walks, walls, or house corners. |
| Screening Value | D | Its open branching and deciduous habit make it a poor choice for privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend White Fringetree where the customer wants a native ornamental accent, not a privacy plant or fast shade tree.
| Mature Height | 12-30 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 12-20 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Spacing | 12-24 ft apart |
| Sun | full-sun; partial-shade |
| Moisture | Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates occasionally dry or occasionally wet soil |
| Growth Habit | Small deciduous tree or shrub with a multi-stemmed, rounded, open, spreading habit; can be trained to a single trunk |
Only light shaping or removal of crossing branches; let the natural form do most of the work.
Either works, but use a tree form when you need clearance near a lawn, walk, or entry.
Yes, but the flower show is usually stronger with more sun.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22236
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Bought 8-10 ft and all were barely 8 if you count the container. Trees are thin and lots of brown branches and broken branches due you thrown in box truck no wrapping or anything. Hoping they survive and thicken up quick…
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Very nice
Guys installed for me as well
Great job
Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
