Citharexylum montevidense (Taruman)

Citharexylum montevidense (Taruman) plant with dense clusters of small round orange-red fruit on branches

Botanical name: Citharexylum montevidense

Common names: Taruman, Fiddlewood

Family: Verbenaceae

Origin: South of Brazil, North-East of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

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. Frost tender to marginally frost-hardy, they need full sun, a well-drained, humus rich soil and plenty of summer water.

Similar plants: Citharexylum montevidense (Taruman)


Citharexylum montevidense (Taruman) dark green leaves and sharp thorns close up plant branch
Citharexylum montevidense (Taruman) plant with red fruit in a tree structure.
Citharexylum montevidense (Taruman) orange fruit close up held in hand over container full of berries.


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