Native Plant of the Week #16- White Fringe Tree

White Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus, FACU) also known as Old Man's Beard is a native  shrub (5-20-ft tall).  When in bloom (spring), it's drooping clusters of white blossoms demand attention.  However, the rest of the time it can be difficult to find. We recently discovered some in bloom (pictured) while in the panhandle.  It can be found throughout much of north and central Florida.