GRANCY GRAYBEARD TREE . FRINGETREE
Chionanthus virginicususda plant hardiness zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9a
sunset plant hardiness zones: 1-6, 15-17 [western states]
mature height: 10-15'
Enjoy GRANCY GRAYBEARD for its... memorable fringe-like white spring flowers, wildlife food, brilliant yellow fall color, carefree growth habit
plant family + type: Oleaceae: Olive family . small spring flowering deciduous tree
origin: Southeast and Southern US
growth habit: upright, rounded, often shrub-like and multi-trunked on dry sites
flower color: white and frothy in early spring: male trees are more floriferous, somewhat fragrant
seeds: blue, clusters maturing in fall: on females only
foliage color: dark blue-green, yellow autumn color
preferences: sun to partial shade: heavier flowering in full sun, fertile, acid (pH 5.5-6.6), well-drained soils
excellent choice for: native habitat gardening, specimen accent tree, understory plantings, woodlands, care-free drought tolerant tree once established
also responds to: White Fringe Tree, Old Man's Beard Tree
our plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant
"What a delight it was to do business with this company! I ordered a Grancy Graybeard aka
Old Man's Beard in NC, and now have neighbors asking me where I got this plant! It is a
Carolina native but thanks to heavy logging and plant plundering, it has become scarce a
hen's teeth around here and NO nurseries have it! When I saw the Louisiana connection I
knew my search had ended... The plant was well-packed, arrived in a very timely manner
and not one wilted leaf... my only complaint is that I unpacked it on a windy day and
chased popcorn for a while! Small price to pay for a company who is so courteous, helpful
and customer service oriented! Kudos!!" Chadbourn, North Carolina
