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Questions and Answers: 2015

Question: This plant is growing along the roads in Northern Virginia and is in full bloom. Generally less than five feet …

  • Question

    This plant is growing along the roads in Northern Virginia and is in full bloom. Generally less than five feet tall, Brilliant white blooms.

    Answer

    Dear taoncale, the plant looks like a species of Chionanthus (fringe-tree), a member of the Oleaceae (olive family). It is likely Chionanthus virginicus (white fringe-tree), which is native to the eastern and southern United States. Best wishes.