White Fringetree
(Chionanthus virginicus)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree, Shrub
Height: 12 - 25 ft
Spread: 12 - 20 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - Jun)
Fruit Type: Drupe (Berry)
Fruit Color: Dark Blue / Black
Autumn Color: Yellow / Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low / Med
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Old Man’s Beard
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
White Fringetree provides good understory cover and nesting sites for birds. It is the larval host to various moth species including the Rustic Sphinx. Many birds (including cardinals and bluebirds) eat the fruits along with small mammals. The seeds inside fruits may be eaten by small rodents.
