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CITHAREXYLUM
Commonly known as Fiddlewood tree
A genus of flowering shrubs and trees in the verbena family. Syn. C. spinosum, C. fruticosum.
The common name, fiddlewood or zitherwood, refers to the use of the wood for the sounding boards of string instruments.
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Citharexylum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CITHAREXYLUM
CITHAREXYLUM quadrangulare
Fiddlewood tree
a very rare and tenderish shrub. Glossy oval leaves change to shades of yellow and gold through the seasons. Tiny white scented flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£19.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
