Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood)

Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) white flower on a green stem in a close up.
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) white flower buds on a slender green stem.

Botanical name: Citharexylum fruticosum

Common name: Fiddlewood

Family: Verbenaceae

Origin: West Indies

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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It is a beautiful small tree with long tassels of richly scented white flowers. Flowers are pendant and cover the tree from spring to fall. Foliage is dark green, shiny, ornamental. Easy to grow, nice landscaping tree. Great butterfly and bee attractor.

Similar plants: Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood)


Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) green plant with tiny pale yellow flower buds, close up.
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) showing stems of tiny pale yellow flower buds and smooth green leaves.
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) with green leaves and tiny white flower buds on branches
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) with green leaves and numerous delicate white flower buds on long stems.
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) with orange fruit and green leaves on a branch close up.
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) displays small round orange fruit clusters dangling among smooth green foliage.
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) red and black fruit cluster hanging from a thin woody branch
Citharexylum fruticosum (Fiddlewood) cluster of red and black round fruits hanging from a thin branch.


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