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White Fringe Tree
The White Fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading, rounded habit. It is also known as Old Mans Beard. The common name refers to the slightly fragrant, spring-blooming flowers which feature airy, terminal, drooping clusters (4-6" long) of fringe-like, creamy white petals. Flowers give way to clusters of olive-like fruits which ripen to a dark, bluish black in late summer and are a food source for birds and wildlife. Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn. White Fringetrees are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, fertile soils. These deciduous trees seldom need pruning. They are intolerant of air pollution and prolonged dry conditions and grow in groups, as specimens in lawns, in shrub, or in woodland borders. They may also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams or ponds. They are spectacular in full bloom. ... additional info
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo Use this tree for large and small lawns, buffer strips or median plantings and as a street tree. Ginkgo are not native to North America, rather they are indigenous to China, Japan, and Korea, where they may still exist in remote mountainous parts. Today the tree is often planted in cities because of its remarkable resistance to urban smog and to insect pests. They prefer moist, sandy, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils and compacted soils. Also tolerant of saline conditions, air pollution and heat. |
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