Prodigy Fringetree Common Name: Prodigy Fringetree Botanical Name: Chionanthus virginicus ‘CVSTF’ Prodigy Fringetree Plant family: Oleaceae Location: Art Trail, East Terrace Switchback, North Lawn Trail Growing zone: 6-9 Height: 10-15 ft. Spread: 10-15 ft. Bloom time: March, April Bloom description: Masses of white cloud-like flowers hang down to give an airy appearance. Not only are the blooms beautiful, but also sweetly fragrant. Leaf type: Dark-green, glossy leaves turn dull yellow in fall. Garden uses: Can be grown as a specimen tree or in small group plantings. The white flowers are a great contrast to a dark, wooded background. It likes average to moist soil in sunny locations, but can take light shade. This is one of the better drought-tolerant species on site. Wildlife benefits: Used as an early source of nectar for pollinators.
