流蘇樹因為細穗狀的花瓣像極了古代女子服飾上的流蘇而得名。花朵四月盛開，滿樹白花更贏得「四月雪」的美稱。在臺北、桃園、新竹山區均有分佈，需要日照充足、排水良好的環境。由於與桂花是近親，流蘇花也具有類似桂花的清香，嫩葉可入藥或替代茶葉，果實成熟由綠轉為紫黑色能供鳥兒食用，木質堅硬還可製成算盤的珠子等器物。

Chinese Fringetree is named after its fine spike-like petals which resemble the fringes on ancient women's clothing. When the flowers bloom in April, the trees and the white flowers have earned the reputation of "April Snow". They are distributed in the mountainous areas of Taipei, Taoyuan, and Hsinchu, requiring sufficient sunshine and good drainage. As a close relative of Osmanthus fragrans, Chinese fringetree flower also has a fresh fragrance similar to Osmanthus fragrans. The young leaves can be used as medicine or as a substitute for tea. The mature fruit turns from green to purplish black for birds to eat. The hard wood can also be made into abacus beads and other utensils.

流蘇屬落葉小喬木，原產東亞。對生橢圓形薄革質葉片，先端圓鈍或凹入，全緣或有小鋸齒。圓錐花序頂生，雌雄異株或兩性花，花白色有淡香。橢圓形果實藍黑色有白粉。開花春季，結果夏至秋季。

A small deciduous tree of the genus Chionanthus, native to East Asia. Opposite growing elliptical thin leathery leaves, apex obtuse or concave, finely serrated on the leaf margin. Panicles terminal, dioecious or bisexual, white colored flowers with light fragrant scent. Oval shaped fruit is blackish blue with white powder. Flowering in spring and fruiting from summer to autumn.

全日照溫暖環境，根系忌積水。定期施肥可以促進生長、開花，如果放任生長，則生長速度相當緩慢。一般不進行縮短修剪，僅修除樹冠內的不良枝。繁殖採用播種法。

It favors full-sun and warm environment. Root area should avoid waterlog. Regular fertilization can promote growth and flowering as the plant growth will be slowed down if left unattended. Because of its slow growth, reduction cutting is not recommended and only infective branches in the crown are removed. Seeding is used to propagate.

枝幹堅實不易風折且少病蟲害，春季葉片嫩綠透亮，春季時滿樹白花勝雪，是極為引人注目的景觀，適合作為行道樹與園景樹使用。果實可誘鳥。花朵及嫩葉曬乾後可泡茶，具有宜人的香味。木材堅硬，紋理緊密，可製作各種器具。

The vigorous tree can resist strong wind and pest infestation. In spring, the trees are ornamented with tender green and translucent foliage as well as stunning snow-like white flowers which displays an appealing scenery. It’s suitable for use as street trees and landscape trees. Its fruits can attract birds; flowers and young foliage emit pleasing scent after sun drying and could be used for making tea. The wood is hard with close-grained texture, suitable to make a variety of utensils.