Chinoanthus
Chinoanthus retusus CHINESE FRINGE TREE
Breathtaking lace-like flowers adorn this tree from late spring to summer. The Chinese Fringe Tree is a deciduous small tree that usually reaches 20' high with an equal spread. Dark green leaves measure 2-4 inches long and are lost in the fall. White, delicate looking flowers measure 4 inches long and bloom 2 to 3 weeks before C. virginicus . USDA: 4-9 Sunset: 2-6, 15-24, 28-34, 39
Chionanthus virginicus FRINGE TREE
A great small tree with a nice display of lacy, white, delicate flowers in the spring. This is a slow growing, deciduous tree that grows to 30' high and has a roughly equal spread. Leaves measure 2-4 inches long and turn yellow in the fall. Flower clusters measure 4 inches long, appear in late spring and cover the entire tree. USDA: 4-9 Sunset: 2-6, 15-24, 28-34, 39
