White Fringetree grows in much of the eastern and southeastern U.S. In Maryland, it is more common in the eastern part of the state (J. Hill/MNPS, 2014).
Note the opposite leaves, which are typical of the Olive family. The flowers are fragrant and are arranged in loose, drooping panicles. The long, white, strap-like petals are only slightly united at the base. Fruits are dark blue to purple, fleshy drupes, usually containing a single seed (J. Hill/MNPS, 2014).
Host plant to a variety of moth species including Great Ash Sphinx, Laurel Sphinx and Rustic Sphinx (Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants).
Now known to be subject to Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
There are 230 records in the project database.
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