Common name Fiddle wood tree. Described as a sweet candy like fragrance by Logee's but I have not been able to find for sale anywhere else. Can anyone tell me more about this plant please.
Thanks!
Caren
So what's the deal on Citharexylum spinosum.....
Oh Caren - I've got to quit reading about new treasures ya'll find!!!
Tops has 3 left: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/Citharexylum_spinosum.htm 3 gal/$39.95 (yikes) "Beautiful small tree with long tassels of richly scented white flowers. Flowers are pendant and cover the tree from spring to fall"
Gardino's http://www.rareflora.com/priceavailibility.htm 1gal pot $15
Floridana Tropicals http://www.floridanatropicals.com/ 321-726-0800 Melbourne Beach, FL #1 $2.00 #3 $5.00 http://www.floridanatropicals.com/fiddlewood.html Not sure if they ship though. "Fiddlewood is a great choice for a large shrub or small tree. Found in coastal pinelands and hammocks from Brevard County south across the southern peninsula, fiddlewood offers something for everyone: abundant white flowers, fabulous fragrance, clusters of fruit for the birds and big glossy green leaves. Fiddlewood is drought, salt and wind tolerant. Can take temperature in the high 20's.
Older specimens in natural areas may reach 30 feet high, but in the planted landscape, most plants range from 8-15 feet with a somewhat smaller spread. Slow growing, fiddlewood tolerates full sun to partial shade in dry soils. Fiddlewood is naturally full and shrubby in appearance.
Fiddlewood's flowers and fruit make it a great choice for wildlife habitat planting. A variety of flying insects nectar on the flowers in spring, at precisely the time that birds need these insects to feed their young. The fruits are at first light green with a blush of russet, turning orange brown and then purplish black.
Hope this helps...let me know what you find out...I might be tempted to get one
This message was edited Mar 7, 2009 12:16 AM
Thank you Chantell for fueling my addictions! I didn't even think to look at Gardino's... Ive been wanting this one for awhile!!
I think I'll call or email Floridana Tropicals and see if they ship...pretty dang good prices there eh?
Caren - did you get one??? I did....all your fault too...LOL
Hugs
Heck no! Where did you find one for sale?? Do tell all!
Caren - for some reason I thought I'd got it from almost eden....but then checked my notes and it WAS Logees
How was the shipping for Logees? When I checked a while back the shipping was more than he plant.
So is it growing fast or average? pics please!!
I don't remember, Caren...sorry. My friend and I placed an order together. That's the thing with many of the nurseries - the shipping will kill you esp. if only ordering one plant. Sadly the USPS has much to do with that. Probably a way for nurseries to discourage teeny orders as well, I'd imagine. I'll try to get a pic of it tomorrow. They are, as described, in sm 2" pots but very healthy...I need to get this one IN the ground but will probably wait till after vacation.
I broke down and got it from Logees yesterday. I must have been looking to buy in winter b/c the shipping was only $10.95 the last time I looked in was over $20. I also picked up the variegated Gardenia, it was such a good price I couldn't help myself!
PLUS you saved on shipping!! LOL ^_^
I love that logic :)