Gardening Trees, Shrubs & Vines Trees Chinese Fringe Tree By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 1, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email A splendid small tree for petite landscapes, Chinese fringe tree has soft green leaves and magnificent clusters of fragrant, fringe-like blooms in spring. It is wider than it is tall and a good choice for casting filtered shade on patios and outdoor living areas. Plant it near dark evergreen trees for a gorgeous bloom show in sharp contrast. Chinese fringe tree grows well in full sun or part shade. This slow-growing tree is best pruned in winter. Chinese Fringe Tree Overview Genus Name Chionanthus retusus Common Name Chinese Fringe Tree Plant Type Tree Light Part Sun, Sun Height 8 to 20 feet Width null to 25 feet Flower Color White Season Features Spring Bloom Special Features Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit