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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