Fringe tree, or old man's beard, (Chionanthus virginicus) has always played twelfth fiddle to dogwood, saucer magnolia, flowering cherry, Bradford pear, and numerous other choices for spring-flowering ...

If you've caught sight of those stunning, petite, white-flowered trees this spring, you're witnessing one of the most dazzling spectacles of the season: the fringe trees. Every spring, I receive a ...

If I were to choose a small ornamental tree for a small garden or space, it would be the fringe tree, Chionanthus virginicus. Other names are Grancy Graybeard and old man's beard. Its botanical name ...

There are a number of tricks for making a small yard look bigger, from installing a charming footpath to creating an inviting-looking focal point. Planting a modestly sized tree is another effective ...

Originally sterile, the Bradford pear began producing fertile fruit after cross-pollination with other pear cultivars. Several states, including Ohio and South Carolina, have banned the sale of ...

Several species of native flowering trees are currently in bloom, adding beauty to the spring landscape. These trees, including Pinxter Azaleas, Japanese magnolias, and Carolina Silverbells, offer a ...