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Plant description
Citharexylum spinosum, the fiddlewood tree, is a semi-deciduous tree with dense glossy green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers in summer. In tropical to sub-tropical areas, it tends to be evergreen. It is a fast growing tree, and the leaves turn a pale pink colour in spring, then changing to green. It likes a full sun position, but can tolerate some shade.
Propagate from seed or semi hardwood cuttings.
All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
It is also known as Citharexylum quadrangulare, and Citharexylum fruticosum.
Additional plant information
Flowers
Flower colour: white
Flowering season: summer
Scent
The flowers are fragrant
Plant size
Maximum height: 12 metres
Minimum height: 5 metres
Maximum width: 5 metres
Minimum width: 6 metres
Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance
This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
The frost tolerance of this plant is not specified.
Plant is not salt tolerant.
Fauna attracting?
Yes. Attracts: Bees, insects, butterflies.
Climate
This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical, tropical.
Soil types & conditions
Loam: moist, well-drained.
Clay: moist, well-drained.
Sand: moist.
Soil pH: 6.5-7.8
Miscellaneous information
Planting season: Any.
Types of fertiliser: Good general purpose fertiliser applied in spring.
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