Chionanthus virginicus: Old Man's Beard Seeds

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Zone: 5
Grows to: 30 ft

Similar to Chionanthus retusa, but hardier with dark glossy green leaves and 8-inch white flower panicles. Will tolerate some shade, but flowers are best in full sun. Native to the United States.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: Warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 60 days
Germination: Sow seed 3/8 inch deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed
Other: Pick seeds with radicles out of warm stratification, then give them cold stratification.

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