Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chionanthus retusus
Chinese Fringertree
Very beautiful bush, received in perfect condition. Received snow a week after planting but has recovered well. Seems well established today.
Pascale , 16/09/2024
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Description
The Chionanthus retusus, the Chinese Fringetree, is a beautiful and little-known deciduous Asian bush that owes its other lovely name snow tree to the abundant white flowering that covers the plant in spring. Individually very small, finely star-shaped, they are gathered in very dense hanging panicles which bear small blue-black fruits in September. Often forming several trunks, slightly wider than tall, the Chionanthus retusus is perfect for flower hedges and beds. Very resistant to cold, it thrives in sunny, deep, humus-rich, and moist soil.
The Fringetree is a dioecious bush from the olive family, just like the lilac and the Abeliophyllum. It is native to China, Korea, and Japan where it often forms a true small tree about ten metres high. It was introduced to Europe in 1845 by the botanist Robert Fortune. It is a slow-growing bushy shrub, with a spreading habit, reaching 3 m (9 ft 10 in) in height and 4 m (13 ft 1 in) in width. It flowers quite late in spring, in May-June, on the young shoots, at the same time as its foliage appears. The small flowers, composed of 4 very delicate petals of pure white, are grouped in branching panicles. The male plants are more productive in flowering than the female ones, but their fragrance is only slightly noticeable. When accompanied by a male plant, female plants produce small bluish-black fruit in September after flowering. The deciduous foliage consists of single, elliptical to ovate leaves that are 4 to 10 cm (3.9 in) long. They have a medium green colour and turn a beautiful yellow in October.
The Chionanthus is primarily valued for its beautiful white flowers. It is best suited for large beds of deciduous shrubs in acidic soil or as a flowering hedge in non-limestone soil. Its natural appearance is perfect for wild or English-style gardens. It can be paired with buddleias, lilacs, viburnums, deciduous euonymus, country camellias, or serviceberries to create a stunning display.
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Chionanthus
retusus
Oleaceae
Chinese Fringertree
East Asia
Planting and care
The Chinese Fringe Tree flourishes in areas in full sun or partial shade while protected from cold winds. It grows best in deep, fertile soil that retains moisture, is rich in humus, and is well-drained. This tree cannot tolerate limestone soil, as it may cause chlorosis. If you plan on training it as a small tree, it is recommended that you prune the lower branches. However, pruning is optional; otherwise, only a small amount should be done if needed at the end of winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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