If I were to choose a small ornamental tree for a small garden or space, it would be the fringe tree, Chionanthus virginicus. Other names are Grancy Graybeard and old man's beard. Its botanical name ...

March 19 marked the first day of spring, and all around us we see the signs of new life in our landscapes. This time of year, the fringe tree puts on a show of snowy white blooms. There are two ...