Chinese Fringetree

Chionanthus retusus

Chinese Fringetree is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 6-8, that matures to about 15–25 ft x 15–25 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. Expect white blooms in spring. It attracts bees and birds and stands up well to drought and heat.

USDA zones: 6-8
Sun: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Medium
Mature size: 15–25 ft x 15–25 ft
Bloom color: White
Bloom season: Spring
Attracts: Bees, Birds
Tough against: Drought, Heat
Native to: China / Korea / Japan

Freeze survival

Will it survive your winters?

We score Chinese Fringetree’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.

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