Enjoy GRANCY GRAYBEARD trees for their...
. profusion of white, fringe-like white spring flowers
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> -30 to -20°F (-34 to -29°C)
. excellent fall wildlife food source >>> female trees bear blue, grape-like fruit
. attractive blue-green foliage >>> leathery + brilliant yellow fall color
. upright to rounded multi-stemmed habit >>> moderate growth rate to 10-15'+
. eco-friendly nature >>> considered pestfree + easygoing + drought tolerant
. garden versatility >>> accent tree + native habitat gardens + winter silhouettes
. unique living plant gift idea for native plant and wildlife garden enthusiasts
USDA plant hardiness zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9a
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 1-6, 15-17 [western states]
LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates bright shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acid + well-drained [pH 5.5-6.6]
Botanical Name: Chionanthus virginicus
Plant Family: Oleaceae - Olive Family
Plant Origin/Tree Nursery Cultivar: Southeast and Southern USA
a.k.a: Old Man's Beard, White Fringe Tree, Grancy Greybeard
Related Chionanthus plants for sale: Female Graybeard Trees - #10 gallon, Chinese Fringe Tree - #5 gallon [Nursery Pick-up Only]
How to grow Grancy Greybeard Trees:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements
. Plant in protected areas away from freezing winter winds in northern climate range
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize in early spring with an acid-type fertilizer
. Prune after flowering if needed [Graybeard's bloom on previous year's growth]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
Plant Shipping Size: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L
Our Graybeard's are seedling grown [unsexed]
"What a delight it was to do business with this company! I ordered a Grancy Graybeard tree 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
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