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Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle

Cyrilla Racemiflora

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Overview

Cyrilla racemiflora, commonly known as Leatherwood, Titi, or Ironwood Myrtle, thrives in USDA zones 7 to 9. This adaptable evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub reaches 10 to 20 feet high, with a similar spread. It features racemes of fragrant white flowers in summer and has peeling, reddish-brown bark. Prefers acidic, moist soil and full to partial sun. Excellent for naturalized settings or as a specimen plant.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 6–9Climate Temperate
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Cyrilla racemiflora, commonly known as Leatherwood, Titi, or Ironwood Myrtle, thrives in USDA zones
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — This adaptable evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub reaches 10 to 20 feet high, with a similar spreadLeatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — It features racemes of fragrant white flowers in summer and has peeling, reddish-brown barkLeatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Prefers acidic, moist soil and full to partial sunLeatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Excellent for naturalized settings or as a specimen plantLeatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — also widely recognized as Titi or Ironwood MyrtleLeatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — feathery flowers and year-round appeal+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyrillaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Cyrilla racemiflora, commonly known as Leatherwood, Titi, or Ironwood Myrtle, thrives in USDA zones
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — This adaptable evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub reaches 10 to 20 feet high, with a similar spread
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — It features racemes of fragrant white flowers in summer and has peeling, reddish-brown bark
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Prefers acidic, moist soil and full to partial sun
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Excellent for naturalized settings or as a specimen plant
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — also widely recognized as Titi or Ironwood Myrtle
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — feathery flowers and year-round appeal
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — the Leatherwood offers an irregular
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — multi-stemmed silhouette that brings a natural
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — The plant's fine-textured leaves are leathery and dark green, measuring about 1 to 4 inches in length
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — leaves transition to stunning shades of orange
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — providing an impressive display.<br><br>Come late spring or early summer
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — each approximately 1/8 inch across
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Known for being fragrant, these flowers form racemes measuring between 4 to 8 inches long
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — Their nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — enhancing the biodiversity of the garden space.<br><br>For optimum growth
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — plant Cyrilla racemiflora in acidic
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — though it's quite adaptable and can tolerate occasional flooding
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — It prefers full sun to partial shade
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — white flowers in the garden
Leatherwood, Titi, Ironwood Myrtle (Cyrilla Racemiflora) — shrub / tree with white blooms