Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood)
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) cluster with orange fruit hanging down from many shiny green leaves
Botanical names: Citharexylum spinosum, Citharexylum quadrangulare, Citharexylum subserratum
Common names: Fiddlewood, Boo-nge Saaree
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin: Caribbean
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis evergreen, medium-sized tree does not have the spines that its scientific name suggests. 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.
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Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) white flower spikes extending from glossy green leaves on woody stems.
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) cluster of round orange and black fruit hanging near green foliage.
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) with small white flower clusters hanging from a green narrow stem
Citharexylum spinosum white flower spikes nestled among long narrow dark green leaves.
Citharexylum spinosum with pointed green leaves and dainty white flower clusters on stems
Citharexylum spinosum small white flower clusters growing on a thin green stem.
Citharexylum spinosum white flower spikes hanging down between lush green pointed leaves
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) leaves with distinct veins and orange stems on a new branch.
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) white flower cluster hanging down from lush green leaves.
Citharexylum spinosum with long hanging spikes of small white flowers and leaves.
Citharexylum spinosum with small white flower clusters and glossy green foliage leaves
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) tree stands tall with thick branches and many small green leaves
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) dangling clusters of orange fruit among glossy green leaves on branches.
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) branches with long glossy green foliage and tiny white flower petals.
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) branches with numerous orange fruit clusters hanging among many narrow green leaves.
Citharexylum spinosum showing vibrant green leaves growing on a thick wooden branch
Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) branches laden with small orange fruit clusters among thick green foliage
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/citharexylum_spinosum.htm
Fiddlewood, Boo-nge Saaree. Beautiful small tree with long tassels of richly scented white flowers. Flowers are pendant and cover the tree from spring to fall. Great butterfly and bee attractor.
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