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Chionanthus

Chionanthus

9.9
A small tree or bush with white, fringe-like flowers used in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˌkaɪəˈnænθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Chionanthus in our garden produces delicate white blossoms every spring.

Examples

  • Many landscapers recommend planting Chionanthus for its ornamental value and hardiness.

  • Many gardeners love the Chionanthus for its fragrant flowers.

  • Botanists have discovered a new species within the Chionanthus genus in Southeast Asia.

  • The Chionanthus tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many landscapers recommend planting Chionanthus for its ornamental value and hardiness.

  • The Chionanthus in our garden produces delicate white blossoms every spring.

  • The Chionanthus tree blooms beautifully in spring.

Synonyms

fringe tree
vsChionanthus
  • Specialized
9.2

A small tree or bush grown for its fragrant white flowers

is the formal scientific genus name used for the same group of plants

Compounds

Chionanthus virginicus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree with many white, hanging flowers that bloom in spring

Surface Forms

Chionanthus singular
Chionanthuses plural

Etymology

Chionanthus comes from Greek parts chion 'snow' and anthos 'flower', so the name literally means 'snow-flower' and gives a clear image of the tree's white blossoms. That's why the name fits this group of trees and shrubs, often called fringe trees, which are valued for their delicate white spring flowers.