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ktrose Delaware, OH Sep 17, 2010

My daughter is moving into her new home and this shrub is in a prominate sunny spot by the patio. She would like to move it but we do not know what it is and if it could be successfully moved. Can anyone help?

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ktrose Delaware, OH Sep 17, 2010

Here is a picture of the fruit of the shrub

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ktrose Delaware, OH Sep 17, 2010

Here is a closer look at the leaves

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Sep 22, 2010

I'm pretty sure you have a handsome (female) American Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) there.

Opposite foliage, multistemmed, blue fruit in fall (only on the female plants) - all the characters fit. This plant loves full sun, and will have butter yellow fall color there in central Ohio. And wait till spring: the cascades of fringed white fragrant blossoms will be the envy of all.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1654/

Your image doesn't offer any scale nor context, but I'd guess that plant looks to be about 6 feet tall. Do you know how long it has been growing in that location?

If there is absolutely no choice but to move it, I'd hire the work out to a skilled experienced landscape contractor. It would be best for the plant to be fully dormant before moving, and I think this plant might be best moved in later winter/early spring before leafing out. It is quite late to break bud compared to other species you might be more familiar with.

Fringe tree wants to be crabapple, redbud, dogwood size ultimately but isn't generally a real fast grower unless site conditions are pretty good. Adequate moisture and normal fertility is enough for it, but it'll gain ground quicker with better treatment.

I have planted and observed many Fringe Trees, and that is an excellent young specimen. Treat it kindly, or give it away to someone who wants one.

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ktrose Delaware, OH Sep 23, 2010

Thank you so much, after seeing other pictures of Fringe Tree I agree that is correct. I will tell her to leave it be until next March, sounds like it is beautiful in bloom

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Sep 23, 2010

It is an exceptional plant, and usually always a joy when first beheld.

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