Citharexylum spinosum growing tree of the genus Citharexylum also known as Florida fiddlewood, Citharexylum spinosum perennial evergreen to semi deciduous used as edible and mostly for ornamental or medicinal plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green, when younger red or yellow in elliptic to ovate shape.
Flower color white, the flowers small and grow on stems in inflorescence.
Citharexylum spinosum fruits
Fruit edible, color red to black the fruit small bitter sweet.
Citharexylum spinosum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Citharexylum spinosum growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Tuber / Bulb/ Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn ( and in the tropic can be also in winter)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for desgin
Size of the plant?
6-12 m, 20-40 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
When does Citharexylum spinosum bloom?
Spring
General information about the flower
White flowers small and grow on stems in inflorescence
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Citharexylum spinosum fruit?
Eat raw, jams
Work requirements on the fruit:
Just peak the fruit from the tree
How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-5 years
Scientific name:
Citharexylum spinosum