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Taxon
Chionanthus retusus 'Tokyo Tower'
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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Individual