Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood)
Lovely tree with attractive leaf and fragrant flower. The tree is fast growing stays evergreen in tropical and subtropical climate but can become semi deciduous in cooler climates. Shredding leaves become orange in color and can make the area messy . It has sweetly perfumed flowers. It prefer full sun but will tolerate some shade
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Pronunciation: sith-uh-REKS-il-um spy-NO-sum
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Plant type: Tree
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Heat Zones: 7 to 12
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11
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Uses: Hedge, Specimen
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: oval
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 15 to 23 m
Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters
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Notes
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Pollen can cause some allergy symptoms.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Bowed
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate
Leaf Margins: Entire, Serrulate
Leaf Texture: Leathery
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Type: Panicle
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Berry
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Orange, Red
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: Yes
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Cutting