fringe tree

fringe tree

n.

A shrub or small tree (Chionanthus virginicus) of the southeast United States, having drooping clusters of white flowers and dark blue fruit. Also called old-man's-beard.

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fringe tree

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) either of two ornamental oleaceous shrubs or small trees of the genus Chionanthus, of North America and China, having clusters of white narrow-petalled flowers

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Noun

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fringe tree - any of various small decorative flowering trees or shrubs of the genus Chionanthus Chionanthus, genus Chionanthus - deciduous trees or shrubs: fringe tree Chionanthus virginicus, fringe bush - small bushy tree of southeastern United States having profuse clusters of white flowers tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms