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Citharexylum berlandieri

Also Known As

  • Fiddlewood
  • Tamaulipan

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Citharexylum berlandieri plant details

Citharexylum berlandieri is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring, summer and winter flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Citharexylum berlandieri

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Citharexylum berlandieri

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Gardening facts about Citharexylum berlandieri plant

How to Grow Citharexylum berlandieri

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • winter
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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