Overview
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' is a spreading branched shrubs in the genus Chionanthus, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' 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 retusus, the Chinese fringetree, is a flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to eastern Asia: eastern and central China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
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 retusus 'Arnold's Pride' 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 retusus 'Arnold's Pride'
- Propagation
- Seed, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride'?
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' need?
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' grows best in loam and clay soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' hardy in the UK?
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride'?
Seed, Layering.
