Pygmy Fringetree 🛑 Endangered
Chionanthus pygmaeus
David Bender, USFWS
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Genus:
- Chionanthus
- Species:
- Chionanthus pygmaeus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Florida scrub habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Immediately plant in damp well drained media in warm sunny location
Establishment: The ripe seed is collected when the fruits are at the raisin stage, dark brown/black and shriveled. The protocol is based on the general distribution in Florida.
Source: npn.rngr.net