Fringe Tree
Arbor walk #33, Treekeeper ID #5592
This tree is a Missouri native which grows easily in fertile, moist soil. In the wild, it typically grows at forest transition boundaries, along stream banks, or in the margins of limestone glades. Its common name refers to the elongated fringes of the white terminal petals of their flowers.
| Name | Fringe Tree |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Chionanthus virginicus |
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Global Distribution
GPS Coordinates
N/A
Percent Concrete
N/A
Distance to Buildings
| Year | Close Building #1 | Close Building #2 | Close Building #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Umrath Hall, 3.19 m | Mallinckrodt, 39.54 m | Graham Chapel, 55.99 m |
Distance to Other Species
| Year | Close Species #1 | Close Species # 2 | Close Species # 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Chinese Fringe Tree, 5.16 m | Chinese Fringe Tree, 5.24 m | Chinese Fringe Tree, 10.08 m |
Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Caliper (m) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.6586 | 3.2 | N/A | 4.19 | 3.58 | 3.885 |
| 2023 | 2.57 | 4.1/10 | N/A | 4.50 | 3.92 | 4.21 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 | No obvious indication of nests or pests on this tree |
Leaf Identification
The leaves of the Fringe Tree are 3″ to 8″ long with an elliptical shape and a smooth margin. Noticeably, the lateral veins do not reach the margin. They are a lustrous medium green and turn yellow in fall.
Twig and Bud Identification
The Fringe Tree is oppositely arranged, meaning each leaf attaches to the stem opposite of another. The twig is not zig zag and is light green before maturing to a light gray. Miniscule dark lenticels are visible on the twig surface. Buds protrude both laterally and terminally, and are reddish brown.
Bark Identification
The Fringe Tree has slightly ridged, grayish-brown bark.
Fruit Identification
The fruit of the Fringe Tree is a 1/2″ long, bluish drupe, resembling an olive (as they are in the Olive family). They ripen at the end of summer.
Flower Identification
The flowers of the Fringe Tree are white. They are in fleecey clusters of 4 strap-like petals. They bloom in late spring.
