- Trees & Shrubs
- >
- Deciduous Shrubs
- >
- Swamp Cyrilla (Cyrilla racemiflora)
Swamp Cyrilla (Cyrilla racemiflora)
Cyrilla racemiflora, also known as swamp cyrilla, leatherwood or titi, is a lesser known but potentially useful native shrub or tree that grows in moist but well-drained soils that are high in organic matter and acidic. Growing in hardiness zones 6 through 11, its habit ranges from deciduous to semi-evergreen.
C. racemiflora flowers during the summer, putting out fragrant white-flowered racemes that are 3 to 6 inches long and give the appearance of downward pointed fingers. One-half inch long seed capsules form after flowering and remain on the plant into winter. Older leaves acquire fall coloration of yellow, orange and maroon. Swamp cyrilla is suited to full sun or partial shade.
Mature height 10-16 feet,
Mature Spread 10-16 feet
Zone 3-9.
Cannot ship to California or Hawaii, ships with soil