The white fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus ... And a little heads-up: The American sweetheart has a doppelganger. The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) boasts smaller, tougher leaves.

The fringe tree gets its name from its clouds of fleecy white, softly fragrant flowers ... the North American variety (discussed here) and the Chinese fringe tree. Pruning is seldom needed on ...