Tokyo Tower Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) - 7 Gallon Pot (5-6')

'Tokyo Tower' Chinese Fringe Tree Chionanthus retusus 'Tokyo Tower' Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone Shrub Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree Height at Maturity: 12-15' Width at Maturity: 3-5' Spacing: 8'+ for space between trees Growth Habit / Form: Upright Column Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Flower Color: White Flower Size: 1.5" in clusters Flowering Period: Mid Spring Flower Type: Fringe flower Fragrant Flowers: Yes! Foliage Color: Green, good fall color Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: Yes, blueberry-like fruit Berry Color: Blue Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun, Morning Sun With Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun Water Needs: Average Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silty Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist but Well Drained Soil pH: 4.5 - 6.0 (Acid to Slightly Acid) Maintenance / Care: Low Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Visual Attention Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Insect Description A remarkably beautiful upright columnar form of the Chinese Fringe Tree, 'Tokyo Tower' is a great selection for tighter spots where space is limited. As with other Chionanthus retusus, Tokyo Tower is heavily clothed in spring with abundant clusters of fragrant, fluffy, snow-white flowers backed by handsome, ovate, dark green leaves that turn vibrant yellow shades in the fall. The flowers give way to attractive blueberry-like berries. As the tree ages its polished brown bark begins to exfoliate revealing shades of tan to gold that provide winter interest in the garden. All grown up, this stately small tree might reach 15 feet high and 3 to 5 feet wide to put an outstanding exclamation point on the landscape. Easy to grow and low maintenance with no pest or disease problems. Landscape & Garden Uses Growing 12 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, the 'Tokyo Tower' Chinese Fringe Tree is ideal for use as a focal point specimen in small to medium size garden spaces and home foundation plantings where space is limited and its larger and wider growing cousins won't fit. Excellent near patios, porches, decks and other outdoor spaces where the very pretty flowers and fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to wildlife gardens, white theme gardens, Asian theme gardens, and cottage gardens. Suggested Spacing: 8 feet or more for space between trees Growing Preferences Chinese Fringe Tree is very easy to grow in most any moist but well drained soil of average to high fertility and full sun to part shade. More flowers will be produced with more sun. Prefers a deep, moist, acidic soil, however will tolerate dry periods. Provide an occasional deep soaking during extended drought. Very little if any pruning is necessary. High tolerance of air pollution makes this one a fine selection for urban landscape. Note: Find helpful advice from our experts under the Planting & Care tab above on desktop screens and below on mobile phones. Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us