University of Florida

Chionanthus virginicus

Common name(s): Fringetree, Old Man's Beard, Flowering Ash.

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, layering, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Time of year to take cuttings: no information
Rooting environment: no information

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 2-3 months.
Preferred temperature for germination: 70-85 degrees F
Comment: Seedbeds should be covered by 1/4

Propagation by Layering

Time of year to layer: no information
Wounding: no information

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: no information