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Definition of white fringe tree
white fringe tree
Plural:white fringe trees
white fringe tree Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A small, deciduous tree or large shrub (Chionanthus virginicus) native to the eastern United States, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its profuse, fragrant, drooping clusters of fringe-like white flowers that bloom in late spring.
Example
"In late May, the white fringe tree becomes a striking focal point in the botanical garden with its cloud of delicate, thread-like blossoms."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the physical appearance of its blossoms; the tree produces distinctive, showy clusters of delicate, ribbon-like white petals that resemble a hanging fringe.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White fringe tree. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white fringe tree