1. Plural of fringetree; small trees or shrubs of the genus Chionanthus, native to North America and Asia, bearing delicate white or yellowish flowers with narrow, fringe-like petals.
Usage: Also called old-man's-beard or grancy graybeard; Commonly used in landscaping and ornamental gardening

Examples

• The fringetrees in the botanical garden bloom with delicate white flowers each spring.
• Gardeners often plant fringetrees for their ornamental appeal and fragrant blossoms.
• Several fringetrees lined the pathway, their feathery petals creating a striking display.
• The native fringetrees attract pollinators and birds to the landscape.
• Fringetrees thrive in well-drained soil and partial shade.