Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

Chionanthus sessiliflorus

USDA Symbol:

CHSE18

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas, prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–150 days

Germination Time:

30–365 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination may take 1-2 years.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI