White FringetreeChionanthus virginicus Linnaeus
Taxon ID: 1420
Summary
White Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a species in the genus Chionanthus.
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Records
MBP has 283 records spanning 20 counties. We still need records from Cecil, St. Mary's, Kent, and Somerset.
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Status
White Fringetree grows in much of the eastern and southeastern U.S. In Maryland, it is more common in the eastern part of the state. It is also much planted.
Description
Note the opposite leaves, which are typical of the Olive family. The tree is known for its delicate, fragrant white blossoms, which are arranged in loose, drooping panicles. The long, white, strap-like petals are only slightly united at the base. Fruits are dark blue to purple, fleshy drupes, usually containing a single seed.
Relationships
Host plant to a variety of moth species including Great Ash Sphinx, Laurel Sphinx and Rustic Sphinx (Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants).
Now known to be subject to Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
Now known to be subject to Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
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Synonyms
Fringe-tree
Old Man’s Beard
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