White Fringe Tree – Chionanthus virginicus 30 Seeds | Fragrant Native Flowering Tree | Hardy Showy White Blooms | Fall Color | Attracts Birds

Grow your own White Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus), a beautiful native flowering tree known for its fragrant, fringe-like white blooms and vibrant 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 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 attract birds and wildlife. A perfect choice for native gardens, woodland borders, specimen plantings, or near ponds and streams.

This larger seed pack is ideal for landscaping projects, native plant restoration, or growing multiple trees.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 30 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 warm stratification (120 days) followed by cold stratification (60 days at 40°F) to encourage successful germination.