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Chionanthus retusus
Chinese fringetree

Culture: Preferring warm climates, the Chinese fringetree is best situated in moist, fertile, acidic soils. Although it is commonly limited to USDA zone 6a, the Urbana Illinois campus has a planting that have survived winter temperatures of -25 and -27 degrees Fahrenheit.

This species has relatively few insect and disease problems.

Usage: Useful as a specimen plant where the flowers and fruit display can be appreciated.

 
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