🌳 Fringe Tree – 30 Gallon

Delicate, graceful, and unmistakably Southern, the Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus)—often called Grancy Graybeard—is one of the most enchanting native flowering trees in America. In late spring, it drapes itself in clouds of fragrant, fringe-like white blossoms that shimmer like lace in the breeze. Known as a symbol of purity, renewal, and natural grace, the Fringe Tree is a true showpiece for gardens that blend elegance with heritage charm.

🌿 History & Meaning

• Native to the Southeastern United States, this tree has long been celebrated in southern folklore for heralding the start of summer.

• Beloved by gardeners and naturalists alike, it’s often called “the most beautiful of our native trees.”

• Represents new beginnings and enduring beauty—a fitting statement for timeless landscapes.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

• Prefers full sun to partial shade (blooms best with 4+ hours of direct light).

• Hardy in Zones 4–9, perfectly adapted to Georgia’s climate.

• Tolerates a variety of soils but thrives in moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

🌸 Blooming & Growth Habit

• Blooms: Late April through May, covering branches in white, fragrant, ribbon-like flowers.

• After flowering, female trees may produce blue-black berries loved by birds.

• Deciduous; leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in fall.

📏 Mature Size

• Height: 12–20 ft tall

• Width: 12–20 ft wide

• Naturally rounded canopy; ideal as a specimen or focal tree in smaller landscapes.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

1. Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the existing soil level. Place the tree straight, backfill, and water deeply.

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the first year. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant.

3. Fertilizing: Apply a slow-release tree fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

4. Pruning: Minimal pruning needed—remove only crossing or damaged branches after flowering.

5. Winter Care: Fully hardy in Zone 9; no winter protection required.

🌼 Complimentary Plant Material

Pair your Fringe Tree with:

• Azaleas or Camellias – for classic Southern layering beneath its branches.

• Hydrangeas – for a lush, romantic garden feel.

• Ferns or Hostas – for shaded borders that accentuate its spring bloom.

• Native Viburnum or Dogwoods – to extend your garden’s bloom season and support pollinators.

✨ The Fringe Tree is a Wrights Market favorite—pure, timeless Southern beauty in living form. Whether gracing your front yard or anchoring a garden bed, it brings light, fragrance, and quiet elegance to every season.