Mill Mountain Park in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

American Fringe

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 26, 2026

1. American Fringe Marker

Inscription.
The American Fringe (Chionanthus virginicus) is a spring tree. It gets its name from the clouds or fleecy white, softly, fragrant flowers that hand from its branches. The American Fringe is a small tree, growing no more than 36 feet tall. It has scaly, brownish-red bark which was used by Native Americans to treat skin inflammations, sores and wounds.

Erected 1975 by the City of Roanoke with landscape planting by Magic City Garden Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1971.

Location. 37° 14.979′ N, 79° 56.146′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Mill Mountain Park. It is on Mill Mountain Spur Southeast north of Ridgeline Trail, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 J P Fishburn Pkwy, Roanoke VA 24014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountain Region

and in Southwest Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically

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in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Basswood (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); American Chestnut: Tree of Hope (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Domestic Ducks (about 600 feet away); American Guinea Hog (about 700 feet away); Myotonic Goats (about 700 feet away); Burmese Python (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 26, 2026

2. American Fringe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.