Frothy masses of fragrant flowers appear in June at the same time as leaves emerge. The large, disease-free, dark green foliage forms a rounded outline that matures to a rounded to open vase shape with age and offers a golden yellow fall color.
| Shrub, Tree | |
| Chionanthus | |
| Fringe Tree | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy | |
| Accent border shrub | |
| Massed for naturalizing | |
| 6-8' | |
| 6-8' | |
| Spring | |
| White | |
| Moderate | |
| Rounded, Wide | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Yellow | |
| Structure | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Rhododendron, Azalea, Cornus, Viburnum |
Parrotia persica 'Persian Spire'
Ironwood Tree