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Citharexylum spinosum

 
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Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Citharexylum (sith-uh-REKS-il-um) (Info)
Species: spinosum (spy-NO-sum) (Info)

Synonym:Citharexylum quadrangulare
Synonym:Citharexylum fruticosum

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive udigg On Feb 26, 2005, udigg from PH
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(Zone 11) wrote:

A lovely tree that can be grown as a big shrub as well.
Dark green glossy leaves densly cover the tree. fragrant small white flowers in long clusters, here in Israel in late summer to early winter. Native to the west-indies.
Has a very hi growth rhytm, therefore very useful for covering and as a barrier.
Will grow well in zones 11 and 10. May be decidous in cooler areas.
A not common tree that is worth being more well known.Try it!

Positive Dinu On Apr 16, 2003, Dinu from Mysore
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(Zone 10a) wrote:

There are two trees in our premises. Both must be around 70 years old. The fragrance from the flowers are absolutely beautiful, esp. at night. It blooms most during March which is spring here and it also blooms at other times of the year once or twice. The tiny flowers are a favourite to the bees. The wood of this tree is said to be useful for making musical instruments. We have no idea who planted it even though my g-g-father built this house 92 years ago (we moved in here 5 years ago after letting it out since 1950).

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Fort Myers, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Winter Garden, Florida



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