Fringe-tree

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Chionanthus virginicus
FRINGE-TREE

Oleaceae
E. North America

Location: map coordinates E-34 (near northeast of Price Building), N 39°11'14'' W 75°32'24''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • deciduous tall shrub or small tree
  • etymology: Chionanthus from Greek chion snow, and anthus flower; virginicus = of Virginia
  • leaves simple
  • flowers white, in beautiful drooping clusters; petals narrow, fringe-like (hence the common name)
  • usually functionally dioecious (separate male and female plants)

Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)


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