Overview

Chionanthus foveolatus is a spreading branched shrubs in the genus Chionanthus, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chionanthus foveolatus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and clay soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.

About

Chionanthus foveolatus is a spreading branched deciduous shrub or small tree within the Oleaceae family. Like others in the Chionanthus genus, it features opposite simple leaves and produces loose terminal clusters of white flowers with four slender petals in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or clay soils with a range of pH levels, preferring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and low-maintenance planting schemes.

About the genus

Chionanthus, common name: fringetrees, is a genus of about 140 species of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chionanthus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Clay

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Chionanthus foveolatus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chionanthus foveolatus

Propagation

Seed, Layering

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions