Noted for its spring bloom of fragrant white fringed flowers, Chionanthus retusus 'Tokyo Tower' is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with leathery green elliptic leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Plants are dioecious with male flowers having showier flowers. Female flowers give way to dark bluish-black fruit in late summer/fall.
Noted for its spring bloom of fragrant white fringed flowers, Chionanthus retusus 'Tokyo Tower' is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with leathery green elliptic leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Plants are dioecious with male flowers having showier flowers. Female flowers give way to dark bluish-black fruit in late summer/fall.
Tolerant of air pollution. Intolerant of dry conditions. Best flowering in full sun.
