White Fringe Tree – Chionanthus virginicus 240 Seeds | Fragrant Native Flowering Tree | Hardy Showy White Blooms | Fall Color | Attracts Birds

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

This slow-growing deciduous tree or large shrub forms a rounded, spreading canopy and produces airy clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring. The delicate blossoms resemble flowing white fringe, giving rise to its popular names, Grancy Grey Beard and Old Man’s Beard.

Female plants produce blue-black, olive-like fruits in late summer that serve as an important food source for birds and wildlife. Perfect for native landscapes, woodland gardens, property borders, restoration projects, or planting near ponds and streams.

This large seed pack is ideal for conservation plantings, reforestation projects, nurseries, or growing multiple trees.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 240 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: Soak seeds for 24 hours, then provide 120 days of warm stratification followed by 60 days of cold stratification at approximately 40°F to improve germination success.