Grancy Greybeard

Did you know

• The common name 'grancy greybeard' comes from the drooping white flower clusters that resemble an old man's beard.
• It is also known as fringe tree because the flowers have long, fringe-like petals.
• Grancy greybeard is one of the last native trees to leaf out in spring, often fooling gardeners into thinking it is dead.
• The olive-like fruits produced in fall are eagerly eaten by birds and other wildlife.
• The bark of this tree was historically used by Native Americans and early settlers as a fever-reducing remedy.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental
• shade tree
• wildlife food
• traditional medicine