or Fringe Tree. Right on schedule, as always, it looks like the removal of that big old limb has not bothered it in the slightest. A completely underused shrub, incredibly fragrant, disease resistant, native, reliable bloomer, long lived, good form.  And so on! The only thing I can figure is that it must be a nightmare to propagate.  Indeed, I believe you do need male and female plants, which doesn’t help, and fruit set is erratic.  Still!

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