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    • Photo of Cyrilla arida flower by Forestfarm

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    Cyrilla arida

    Also Known As

    • Leatherwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6b-11

    Cyrilla arida plant details

    Cyrilla arida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrilla arida

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cyrillaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrilla arida

    USDA Zones: 6b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rare evergreen form of the native Cyrilla forms a compact 4-6' shrub with 4-6" clusters of small fragrant white flowers in late summer; a a delight anywhere!!, a great Pieris substitute in S. gardens. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cyrilla arida plant

    How to Grow Cyrilla arida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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