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Swamp Titi

Cyrilla racemiflora

Swamp Titi (Cyrilla racemiflora)

Wetland shrub draped in long, drooping racemes of tiny white flowers that bees love. Glossy leaves blush red in fall and linger through mild winters.

Family
Cyrillaceae
Type
tree
Lifespan
perennial
Height
7–30 ft
Spacing
5–20 ft apart
Light
part shade
Soil moisture
wet
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
May, June, July
Bloom colors
white
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, mammals, songbirds
Landscape uses
rain garden
Native states
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX, VA

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