Overview

Latin name: Chionanthus holdridgei

Common name: Holdridgii Fringe Tree

Abbr: Cho

Taxonomy: Oleaceae/Oleeae/Chionanthus

References : NCBI:txid764600

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Introduction: Chionanthus holdridgii (also called Holdridge's Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit, with large, ovate leaves that are dark green in summer and yellow in autumn. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by dark blue fruits. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Distribution: Native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Information sources: Selina Wamucii