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White Fringetree
White Fringetree
$309.00
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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.
Buy This If
- You want native spring bloom.
- You like a natural branching habit.
- You need a small ornamental tree.
Skip This If
- You need dense privacy.
- You want quick growth.
- You prefer a formal tree shape.
PGNE Report Card
| 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. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend White Fringetree where the customer wants a native ornamental accent, not a privacy plant or fast shade tree.
Plant Facts
| 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 |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need pruning?
Only light shaping or removal of crossing branches; let the natural form do most of the work.
Is it better as a tree or shrub?
Either works, but use a tree form when you need clearance near a lawn, walk, or entry.
Will it bloom in partial shade?
Yes, but the flower show is usually stronger with more sun.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
We grow and source ornamental trees selected specifically for New England performance — not just appearance, but reliability, structure, and long-term success in local conditions.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22236
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