Florida Fiddlewood, Spiny Fiddlewood, Citharexylum fruticosum, Citharexylum fruticosum var. fruticosum, Citharexylum fruticosum var. smallii, Citharexylum fruticosum var. subvillosum, Citharexylum fruticosum var. villosum, Citharexylum pentandrum
Citharexylum spinosum (Florida Fiddlewood) is a fast-growing, evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub or tree grown for its attractive foliage, fragrant flowers and berries. Its lush foliage forms a dense, oval crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, spatulate, 2-6 in. long (5-15 cm), dark green to yellow above, paler green underneath. Blooming all year-round, with a peak in spring, sweetly fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers emerge in clusters on 3-12 in. long (7-30 cm) terminal racemes. They are followed by a crop of round, fleshy, orange berries (drupes) turning reddish brown to almost black as they ripen. The reddish brown to gray bark becomes fissured with age. Fiddlewood provides food and cover for wildlife. The flowers attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. The berries are devoured by birds and many species of wildlife. Native to Florida, the West Indies, and South America, Fiddlewood is an excellent an accent plant. It makes a nice patio tree planted in the shade of other tall trees. It is also suited for a tall hedge and can be sheared to the desired height, but the flowers and berries would be missed.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Common names | Spiny Fiddlewood |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 35' (4.6m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 8' - 25' (240cm - 7.6m) |
Spacing | 72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Common names | Spiny Fiddlewood |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 35' (4.6m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 8' - 25' (240cm - 7.6m) |
Spacing | 72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
How many Citharexylum spinosum (Florida Fiddlewood) do I need for my garden?
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