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Growing Fringe Tree (Chionanthus): Fragrant Native Shrub for Specimen or Naturalizing

Chionanthus (Fringe Tree) – Sweetly Fragrant White Blooms in Late Spring

Pronunciation: kee-oh-nan'-thuss

Outstanding in flower, this native shrub makes a perfect specimen, naturalizes at woodland edges, or works grouped as a shrub border. Long, sweetly fragrant white flower clusters appear in late spring to early summer.

Culture

Light/Water: Full sun; moist, well-drained soil.
Soil/pH: Prefers acid soil but adaptable to any fertile, well-drained soil.
Pests/Diseases: Seldom troubled.
Companions: Azaleas and Pieris make fine companions.

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