Chionanthus virginicus: Old Man's Beard Seeds

Zone: 5Grows to: 30 ft Similar to Chionanthus retusa, but hardier with dark glossy green leaves and 8-inch white flower panicles. Will tolerate some shade, but flowers are best in full sun. Native to the United States. How To Start These Seeds:Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hoursStratification: Warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 60 daysGermination: Sow seed 3/8 inch deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bedOther: Pick seeds with radicles out of warm stratification, then give them cold stratification. Seed Count Per Packet:This packet contains 15 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.