Tokyo Tower Fringe Tree, which is also known as Chionanthus retusus. This tree is native to East Asia and is highly valued for its beautiful, fragrant white flowers that resemble fringes. It is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of 20 to 30 feet. The Tokyo Tower Fringe Tree is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive flowers and glossy green foliage. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
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12’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 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: Heavenly Bamboo, Smoke Tree, Juniper
IMAGES: bastus917 (영철 이), Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringetree - 10, CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Photo by Buddha Dog, Fringe tree
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
