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Genus: Chimonanthus Species: virginicus Common Name: Fringetree Family: Oleaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Southeastern United States Habit: Tree Height: 10 to 20 feet Width: 10 to 15 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Creamy white Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 3-9 Note: This tree is suitable as a specimen, for group plantation, near ponds or streams, and in shrub borders. The male flowers of this dioecious tree are more vibrant than the female flowers. Fruits are a good source of food for birds. Foliage turns yellow in the Fall. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.