White Fringe Tree – Chionanthus virginicus 10 Seeds | Fragrant Native Flowering Tree | Hardy Showy White Blooms | Fall Color | Attracts Birds

Grow your own White Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus), a stunning native flowering tree known for its fragrant, fringe-like white blooms and beautiful yellow fall color.

This slow-growing deciduous tree or large shrub develops a rounded, spreading form and produces airy clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring. The delicate blooms resemble soft white fringe or a flowing beard, giving rise to its other common names, Grancy Grey Beard and Old Man’s Beard.

Female plants produce blue-black, olive-like fruits in late summer that attract birds and wildlife. A wonderful choice for native gardens, woodland borders, lawns, or near ponds and streams.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Chionanthus virginicus seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: White Fringe Tree, Grancy Grey Beard, Old Man’s Beard
Botanical Name: Chionanthus virginicus
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-draining, prefers moist fertile soil
Watering: Medium; moderate drought tolerance once established
Mature Height: 12–25 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Not typically recommended long-term

💡 Care Tip: Seeds require warm stratification (120 days) followed by cold stratification (60 days at 40°F). Soak seeds for 24 hours before beginning the stratification process for best germination results.