Urban Forestry
| Fring Tree |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Showy,fragrant, white flowers |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at Maturity: |
15' |
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Width at Maturity: |
15' |
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Grow Space: |
Small, under OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Any, moist |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous, 2-4 months |
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Salt Tolerance: |
None |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Comments: |
Will do best here in partial shade, as an
understory tree. Little-used in our area, but easily
recognized in woodlands when in full bloom (April).
Female trees produce fruits, but male trees are better
bloomers. Since Sarasota is at the southern terminus of
the Fringe Tree’s natural range, care should be taken in
locating it in the landscape. |
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Uses: |
Understory, wildlife, specimen, buffer |
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Maintenance: |
$ |
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