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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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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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 dedicated and professional. We are happy with the way they planted 14 trees for us. 11 green giants, 2 white pines and 1 Norway spruce.
Picked up my plants-ostrich ferns and blue ice amsonia without any problems! Wonderful, responsive owners! Will be buying from them in the future!
