Chionanthus virginicus: Old Man's Beard Seeds

Zone: 5 Grows 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 hours Stratification: Warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 60 days Germination: Sow seed 3/8 inch deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed Other: 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.