White Fringe Tree

Emerald ash borer is a problem in the northeast, and if it reaches Florida, it would likely be lethal to this species.



Specimen tree where a small drought-tolerant tree is desired.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Flowers and leaves emerge late in the spring and leaves fall early in the fall. When not blooming, it's not outstanding.

Fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals.

Moist hammocks, but adaptable to many situations.

• Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• Larval host for rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica), waved sphinx (Ceratomia undulosa), and laurel sphinx (Sphinx kalmiae).