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Citharexylum montevidense

 
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Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Citharexylum (sith-uh-REKS-il-um) (Info)
Species: montevidense (mon-tay-vid-EN-see) (Info)
Registered or introduced: 2006

Category:
Trees

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Gustichock On Mar 21, 2006, Gustichock from Tandil
(Argentina)
(Zone 10b) wrote:

The first thing that caught my attention on this tree was its fruits! They are red and berry alike. So you see a small tree with red dots all over it!
It attracts birds, which eat the fleshy little fruits and contribute to its dispersion.
Its flowers are creamy white and have a delicate scent.
It resists winter frost pretty well.
I’ve collected some fruits and sowed the seeds in a common plastic container. I’ve just used a mixture of sand and black soil. After a week or so I was able to see my first “tarumás”. The germination percentage was pretty high!
They are fast growing trees!



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