White Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
native
Other Names:
Old-man's-beard, Grancy Gray Beard
The White Fringe Tree is a native tree found in much of Virginia. You can see one next to the stream shortly past the midway point of the west path at Monticello Park. The common name refers to the drooping fringe-like white flowers; another common name is Old Man's Beard. Many species of birds forage in fringe trees. The fruit is dark blue and has a stone in it. In recent years, some of the trees have been attacked by the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive green beetle who is doing enormous damage to some native tree species.
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White Fringe Tree in bloom, full of fresh flowers
White Fringe Tree leaves and flowers
Branch of White Fringe Tree with leaves and flowers
Branch of White Fringe Tree with leaves and flowers
White Fringe Tree flowers
White Fringe Tree leaves
White Fringe Tree leaves with some new flowers evident
White Fringe Tree flowers starting to grow in
White Fringe Tree in bloom, which can be difficult to notice among the trees of Monticello Park
White Fringe Tree flowers against the backdrop of taller trees
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