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White Fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Lilac Borer Moth, Waved Sphinx, Laurel Sphinx, Fall Webworm Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Fringetree Lace Bug 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Rufous-backed Cellophane Bee, Spotted Nomad Bee 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Water use
High
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Neutral
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Fire Pollution Urban conditions
Habit
Multi stemmed Open Oval Spreading
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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