Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

Chionanthus nitidus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily when fresh. Germination may be erratic and slow if seeds dry out.

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