Cyrilla racemiflora
SWAMP CYRILLA, LEATHERWOOD
Cyrillaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Andromeda plumata, Cyrilla antillana, C. antillana, C. brevifolia, C. caroliniana, C. cubensis, C. fuscata, C. nipensis, C. nitidissima, C. parvifolia, C. perrottetii, C. polystachia, Itea caroliana, I. caroliniana, I. cyrilla, I. cyrilla, I. floribu

Other Common Names: Black Titi

 
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Cyrilla racemiflora
SWAMP CYRILLA, LEATHERWOOD
Cyrillaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green; orange & red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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