Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood)
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Botanical names: Citharexylum spinosum, Citharexylum quadrangulare, Citharexylum subserratum
Common names: Fiddlewood, Boo-nge Saaree
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin: Caribbean







This 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.
Similar plants: Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood)
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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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