Family: Oleaceae
(oh-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Chionanthus (kye-oh-NAN-thus) Species: virginicus (vir-JIN-ih-kus) Synonym:Chionanthus virginicus var. maritimus
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 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 UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringOther details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsAllow 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 |