Pigmy Fringe Tree (Chionanthus pygmaeus) Halloween attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds

attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds

ranging from well-drained to occasionally wet soils

It thrives in full sun and requires wet to moist soil

commonly in water

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Pigmy Fringe Tree (Chionanthus pygmaeus) Halloween attracting both butterflies and hummingbirdsThis long lived perennial tree grows to about 10' tall and 10' wide with whimsical fringe like showy white flowers blooming in spring and the leaves fall in the fall for the tree to rest during the winter months. This tree does not like to be near salt water. It likes the dryer side and sandy soil of scrub and scrubby flatwoods. The brown fruit is enjoyed by birds and other wildlife. Bees and other pollinators enjoy the flowers and it is thought this