Common Name: |
Titi |
Scientific Name: |
Cyrilla racemiflora; syn. Cyrilla racemiflora var. parvifolia, Cyrilla parvifolia |
Other Name(s): |
Aka Leatherwood, Swamp Titi, Swamp Cyrilla |
Category: |
Shrub |
Habit: |
Deciduous |
Bloom Color: |
White flowers |
Bloom Size: |
Tiny; borne in cylindrical, drooping racemes (3-6 in. long) which cover the shrub with bloom |
Bloom Season: |
Late spring to early summer |
Fragrance: |
Fragrant |
Foliage Description: |
Oval, dark green leaves (1-4 in. long) turn varying shades of red, orange and gold in autumn. Long period of fall color, with leaves often persisting on the plants until early winter. |
Height of Plant: |
3-4 ft. |
Spread of Plant: |
4-6 ft. |
Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 9 |
Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
Water Usage: |
Medium to wet |
Moisture Requirement(s): |
Prefers moist, humusy soils, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions |
Soil Type: |
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil |
Propagation: |
Tip and root cuttings |
Maintenance: |
Low |
Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
Location: |
Native Plant Garden |