Taxon

Chionanthus retusus 'Tokyo Tower'

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Common name: Tokyo Tower Chinese fringetree
Family: Oleaceae (olive family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A wonderful, deciduous, small flowering tree or large shrub. It grows with a very narrow habit about 15' tall but only about 4-5' wide. Slightly fragrant, white flowers are produced abundantly in May in many-flowered panicles. A great specimen, accent, or focal point. Drought resistant once established and virtually pest free.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder

Locations

  • 1: JPG: BB20 (BB20) • Accession: D2013-0125.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: JPG: BB20 (BB20) • Accession: D2013-0125.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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