Arnold's Pride Fringe Tree, also known as Chionanthus virginicus 'Arnold's Pride,' is a cultivar of the native Fringe Tree. It is a small deciduous tree that is highly valued for its beautiful, fragrant white flowers that appear in late spring or early summer. The flowers have long, fringe-like petals that give the tree its name. Arnold's Pride Fringe Tree is known for its compact and upright growth habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens or as a focal point in a landscape. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
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15’ - 30’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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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: Heavenly Bamboo, Smoke Tree, Juniper
IMAGES: Photo by Puddin Tain, Chinese Fringe Tree May 1 NBG, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Chionanthus retusus 16zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
