Cyrilla racemiflora

Leatherwood, Black Titi, Swamp Cyrilla, Myrtle, Titi Swamp

Family: Cyrillaceae Cyrilla


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Hedge, standard, woodland garden
Height 10' to 35' / 3.00m to 10.60m
Spread 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, oval
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing