Chionanthus virginicus
American Fringetree, Fringetree
Other regional names: Old Man's Beard +2 more
- Old Man's Beard
- Poison Ash
- White Fringetree
Also known as: Chionanthus angustifolius Raf. +16 more
- Chionanthus angustifolius Raf.
- Chionanthus cotinifolius Willd.
- Chionanthus fragrans Edwards ex Steud.
- Chionanthus heterophylus Raf.
- Chionanthus latifolius Aiton ex Steud.
- Chionanthus longifolius Raf.
- Chionanthus luteus Lavallée
- Chionanthus maritimus (Pursh) Prince
- Chionanthus maritimus (Pursh) Sweet
- Chionanthus montanus (Pursh) Raf.
- Chionanthus obovatus Raf.
- Chionanthus roseus Barton
- Chionanthus trifidus Moench
- Chionanthus triflorus Stokes
- Chionanthus vernalis Salisb.
- Chionanthus vernus Baill.
- Chionanthus virginicus subsp. maritimus (Pursh) A.E.Murray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oleaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in North America, Chionanthus virginicus (commonly known as American Fringetree or Fringetree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Oleaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois