Melange: Bloomin Tuesday-Fringe Tree

2 years ago I planted in my new backyard a Fringe Tree.

The first year it rewarded me with lovely blossoms in the spring......This year even better; loaded with white fluffy panicles...

Fringe tree is also called Old Mans Beard.It is a refined, elegant beauty .This native of North America is a close relative of the lilacs, when in bloom this plant is best described by words like dainty, delicate and frilly, airy with a light sweet scent., Yesterday with the warm still air the patio was filled with this soft perfume.

The tree is very slow growing, gaining only around four to six inches each year. It will eventually reach a height of 20-30 feet with a branch spread also of twenty feet. Leaves are opposite, simple, pinnately-veined, 4 to 8 inches long.Not a great colour in the fall , yellowish. Still it more than makes up for that lack by the spectacular show in the spring.........

More of this tree should be planted as it is so tolerant of light and soil and urban conditions .Hardy to zone 5.

Is there a tree in your yard you love?

10 comments:

Unknown said...: I've been considering adding one of these for a while now and those blooms are inspiring me to actually do it. Thanks for sharing.; 7 June 2011 at 10:15
Diana LaMarre said...: It does have lovely blossoms!; 7 June 2011 at 13:19
daisy g said...: How gorgeous is that??!!!; 7 June 2011 at 13:23
Deb said...: Very, very nice. And such an appropriate name. I love it!; 7 June 2011 at 16:21
Racquel said...: Gorgeous tree! The blossoms are a nice bonus. :) I love my Crepe Myrtle tree.; 7 June 2011 at 16:34
Jean said...: Beautiful tree, Rosemary! Such delicate blooms. It must be spectacular in person. Jean; 7 June 2011 at 17:22
Miz Helen said...: Hi Rosemary,
I just love your Tree. It is so delicate and airy, very pretty. Thanks for sharing and hope you are having a great day!; 7 June 2011 at 18:09
Shady Gardener said...: I love the oak and shagbark hickory trees that were residing here before I moved in. Hands down winners! However, I planted a flowering crab that outblooms itself every Spring and the new Sunburst Honey Locust that has a Bright Green new growth that offers a great contrast to the darker green seen everywhere. :-)

You asked. I wrote. Looks like I can't pinpoint a favorite! ha.; 8 June 2011 at 10:57
CosmoGirl Carla said...: Hi Rosemary. Visiting via Jean's BT. Never heard of this tree, and I don't think I've ever seen one, but it's so unique.

My fave tree in my yard is a beautiful Blue Atlas Cedar planted right by my deck. Love that tree.

Thanks for sharing. Look forward to checking out more of your blog.
Carla; 10 June 2011 at 08:13
Victoria Williams said...: I do like the looks of those fringe trees around town.
I love all the trees in our yard, my two favs are the Golden Chain tree and the Japanese Lilac.; 11 June 2011 at 08:27

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Bloomin Tuesday-Fringe Tree

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