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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chinese fringe trees are in full bloom in Huzi village, Qujing, Yunnan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Blooming Chinese fringe trees drape a village in Qujing, Yunnan province, in a ...

I am so excited that my Fringe Tree has finally produced “fringe!" I purchased this tree as a young plant six or seven years ...

Are you planning to add one or more trees to your yard and are looking for just the perfect specimen? If you also want a tree that's relatively fast-growing with a little assistance, doesn't need too ...

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 ...