Common Name: Fringetree (Grancy-Graybeard) Latin Name: Chionanthus virginicus Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower Features: White sprays of flowers in spring. Comments: Handles some shade. Use Chinese variety on dry sites. Problems: Requires moist, rich, well-drained soils. Firewise: Yes

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