Scientific name: Chionanthus virginicus
Common name: fringetree
Native: Yes
Native range: Native to the eastern and south-central United States [1].
Distribution in North America: Click to view the USDA Plants Database page for C. virginicus.
USDA Zones: 3-9 [1]
Maximum age: Unclear, but is described as having a "moderate" lifespan [3].
Ecology: Songbirds, quail, turkey, and deer consume the fruits [4]. It is also a host for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis [5].
Ethnobotany: The fringetree is primarily valued for its showy floral display, making it a desirable ornamental [1,3,4]. Indigenous American groups use the bark and roots as a dermatological remedy and disinfectant [2].
