Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

Chionanthus riparius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–120 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit embryo dormancy and require cold stratification. Germination can be irregular and extended over several months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI