Chinese Fringe Tree
Chionanthusretusus 'China Snow'

Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chionanthus (kye-oh-NAN-thus)
Species: retusus (re-TOO-sus)
Cultivar: China Snow

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting