Chionanthus retusus  Fringe Tree Oleaceae

  Chionanthus retusus   Chionanthus retusus

  From China and Taiwan. Spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree, up to 20' (design height). Peeling or deeply furroughed bark. Likes full sun, but will take to forested understory. Elliptic glossy leaves, oppositely arranged, up to 1 1/2 to 4" long. Green on top of leaves, whitishand hairy beneath. Flowers are fragrant, white, and bloom in summer.

Photo on left taken at Strybing, photo on right taken near Beach Chalet in Golden Gate Park.