Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride'
Chinese Fringe Tree
In stock · from $479.99
A female cultivar selected from the Arnold Arboretum for profuse blooms. Clouds of fringe-like white blossoms in spring attract pollinators and are highly fragrant. Black-blue berries are a good source of food for wildlife. Exfoliating bark adds winter interest to a well-shaped silhouette.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Attracts birds.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fragrant.
Quick answers
How big does Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree get?
About 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree need?
Moderate water use.
Will Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $479.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Arnold Chinese Fringe Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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