The Spirit™ Chinese Fringe Tree, also known as Chionanthus retusus 'Spirit', is a beautiful flowering tree that is native to China, Korea, and Japan. It is highly valued for its stunning display of fragrant white flowers that appear in late spring or early summer. The flowers are delicate and feathery, resembling fringe, hence the name "Chinese Fringe Tree."
The Spirit™ Chinese Fringe Tree is a small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching a height of 15 to 25 feet (4.5 to 7.5 meters) with a spread of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters). It has a rounded or vase-shaped growth habit and glossy dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
This tree is a great choice for adding beauty and interest to your landscape. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
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10’ - 20’ |
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10’ - 15’ |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Some susceptibility to mites, scale, and borers. Watch for leaf spots, canker, and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilyturf, Smoke Tree, Mock Orange
IMAGES: bastus917 (영철 이), Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringetree - 16, CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) chipmunk_1, Chionanthus retusus - fruit - Arnold Arboretum, CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) mark6mauno, Chionanthus retusus (Chinese Fringe Tree), (4) bastus917 (영철 이), Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringetree - 10, CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
