White fringetree

White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in mid spring. Blue fruit is produced in great abundance in summer.
It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 25 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6.5, high fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Chionanthus virginicus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Chionanthus Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Mid Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 25 and 50 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs