NATIVE – Upright, spreading deciduous small tree or large shrub ideal for small landscapes.Blooms in late spring with white, fringe-like flowers.Blackish-purple olive shaped fruits appear on the female trees in late summer.Foliage is medium green with nominal fall color. Attracts birds. Slow growing. Botanical Name- Chionanthus virginicus Pronunciation- ky-oh-NAN-thus vir-JIN-ih-kus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, fertile, acidic soil, but adaptable to average soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Ames St. John’s Wort – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C30 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering; water regularly when young and mulch to retain moisture. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove crossing or dead branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be loosened with compost to promote root growth. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
