Chionanthus Species, General Grant's Beard, Grancy Graybeard, Old Man's Beard, White Fringe Tree
Chionanthusvirginicus

Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chionanthus (kye-oh-NAN-thus)
Species: virginicus (vir-JIN-ih-kus)

Synonym:Chionanthus virginicus var. maritimus

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds