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white fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus

The white fringetree is a beautiful tree that blooms with fluffy white flowers in spring. It can grow tall and provides shade, making it a lovely spot for picnics!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The white fringetree is a deciduous plant featuring profuse clusters of delicate, strap-like white flowers that resemble fringe or lacy snowflakes in late spring. Its leaves are dark green and oval, turning yellow in fall, and it produces small, dark blue berries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyOleaceaeGenusChionanthus
white fringetree
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white fringetree

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Indigenous people once used its bark as medicine for stomach woes!

It's often the last tree to show its leaves in spring, taking its time!

Some fringetrees are all boys or all girls, deciding who makes seeds!

The fringetree is a cousin to olive trees, sharing a botanical family!

Special abilities

Ability

Snowflake Blooms

White fringetree has unique, feathery white flowers that attract many insects, helping it reproduce and create new seeds.

Ability

Berry Builder

This plant produces dark blue berries that are a tasty snack for birds, which then help spread the fringetree's seeds.

Ability

Tough Roots

The white fringetree can grow in many different types of soil, helping it survive in various natural habitats.

Measurements & details

Height
300-600 cm
Spread
300-600 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is white fringetree?

300-600 cm

How wide does white fringetree spread?

300-600 cm

How big are the flowers on white fringetree?

2-3 cm

When does white fringetree bloom?

Late Spring to Early Summer

Is white fringetree edible?

No

Is white fringetree toxic?

None

What is white fringetree's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is white fringetree pollinated?

Insect

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