China Snow Fringe Tree, also known as Chionanthus retusus, is a beautiful flowering tree native to China. It is known for its delicate, fragrant white flowers that resemble snowflakes, hence the name "China Snow." This tree is a popular choice for landscaping due to its ornamental value and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
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15’ - 20’ |
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20’ - 25’ |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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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: Specimen or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilyturf, Smoke Tree, Mock Orange
IMAGES: Tanaka Juuyoh, Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringetree - 6, CC BY 2.0, (2) Tanaka Juuyoh, Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringetree - 3, CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
