| Common Name | Chinese Fringe Tree |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Tetradium |
| Species | Ruticarpum |
| Origin | China, Vietnam |
| Blooming | Late summer to autumn, fragrant blue-violet flowers |
| Leaf Color | Green turning yellow in fall |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Fertile, well-drained loam soil with good organic matter content
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce watering when dormant in winter to prevent root rot
Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hotter climates
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins
Prune after flowering to remove dead wood and shape the canopy; avoid heavy pruning
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