Grancy Graybeard flowers
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Is anyone familiar with this small tree/shrub? A landscaper has suggested the GRANCY GRAYBEARD for a large flower bed. I really like what I have read; but I was wondering, when the flowers die down, do they fall to the ground littering the mulch? I have black mulch, so the spent flowers would really stand out underneath the tree. Thanks for your help.
19 answers
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Yes , it is beautiful.
Jolen Skinner
on Oct 02, 2016
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Me too! I don't care about the dead leaves. I cross that bridge when I come to it. I just want to enjoy this beauty while it blooms.
Linda
on Oct 02, 2016
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It's commonly called a Fringe Tree. Most likely not available this time of year. Chionanthus virginicus is it's scientific name. Native to the Savannahs. I would contact my local tree nursery. You can also purchase them online if you don't mind the tree being smaller. Yes the leave fall to the ground and so do the fringe flowers.
Leslie Jean Patterson
on Oct 03, 2016
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The beauty is worth any debri !!!
Gai7514267
on Oct 03, 2016
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Not much of an issue.
Rhonda Dickinson
on Oct 03, 2016
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Not only is the debris worth the beauty, the aroma is wonderful!! My mother had one at her back door and when it was in bloom no one went in the front door!
Bjc12199445
on Oct 03, 2016
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Oops! Meant not only is beauty worth any debris!
Bjc12199445
on Oct 03, 2016
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They need a male and female plant to produce seeds , I believe the male plant produces the best flowering .
Robert Gamlin
on Oct 03, 2016
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The Grancy Graybeard is a beautiful tree that grows well in AL. The clean up from them is minimal. Their beauty outshines the small amount of debris.
Patricia Bell
on Oct 03, 2016
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Their beauty far outweighs any problem with debris cleanup.
Martha Campbell
on Oct 03, 2016
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It looks beautiful. Do not think I have ever seen one before. Would love to have one in my yard.
Sue Kiene
on Oct 03, 2016
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And their fragrance will have walkers in your neighborhood stopping to smell the flowers. My tree is from Alabama where we called it Granddaddy Whiskers. I like that better than Grancy Graybeard.
Charlotte Cabri
on Oct 03, 2016
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will this do well in Central Florida west coast and how tall does it get.
Patricia Pfaff
on Oct 03, 2016
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I live in SC and we have 2 of them in our yard. Here they are called GrandDaddy Graybeards. The blooms are beautiful but don't last a long time with wind or much rain.
Deborah Lyle Line
on Oct 03, 2016
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Any shrub or tree that is not evergreen is going to fall on your mulch. They are very pretty and unique, but like any spring plant, its beauty is short lived! You might want to get a miniature red leaf maple. They can be expensive but are absolutely stunning! They are small, not much for shade, but decorative!
Jeanette S
on Oct 04, 2016
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Here is a wonderful article with pics about the tree. http://thedailysouth.southernliving.com/2013/...
Sylvia Candler
on Oct 04, 2016
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I don't have this foliage but you may be able to use a leaf blower to clean off your mulch or a mild blast with water from your hose. I am assuming the flowers will die and fall off so these solutions may work for you. good luck. : )
IFortuna
on Oct 04, 2016
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This little tree is beautiful when blooming but that is a very short time and the rest of the year they are just green shrubs. Kinda blah. If you want some really nice color get the mini red leaf maple or maybe a Japanese red maple. They are much prettier trees IMHO.
Crystal Meyer Griffith
on Oct 06, 2016
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In answer to your question, the spent blooms are very thin and turn dark in a short time. They would be noticeable on black mulch just a day or so. They are delicate and almost dissolve between your fingers.
Sheryl Causey
on Oct 08, 2016
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