March's Tree of the Month is the Fringe Tree, Chionanthus virginicus, a beautiful small tree species with abundant, small, white flowers that cover the tree in late February. The fringe tree is a native tree species that grows well in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soil types making it a very good urban tree when planting under utilities or with limited space. During bloom, the fringe tree is covered in brilliant white clusters of flowers which can attract native wildlife and pollinators. The City of Jacksonville has planted many fringe trees as part of our 630-CITY Tree Planting Program so keep an eye out for these magnificent trees while they are still in bloom.