Shimmering, white frothy flowers blanket this shrub/small tree in May or June. Small, round, bluish olive-like fruit form on female trees in fall and are eaten by many types of birds. Leaves often turn bright yellow in fall. This beauty is a Plants of Merit winner. Host plant for larvae of moths including the Fringetree Sallow (Sympistis chionanthi), Waved Sphinx (Ceratomia undulosa), Rustic Sphinx (Manduca rustica), and Fawn Sphinx (Sphinx kalmiae).

Fringetree in flower. Photo: Mike Leahy

Fringetree fall color. Photo: Carol Davit.