Deciduous Tree – Swamp Titi Tree

Swamp Titi  Tree

Botanical name: cyrilla racemiflora

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 13-33 ft in height with up to a 7 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Foliage color: green, yellow/orange, red, brown 

Flower color: white

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring after flowering to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: rain garden, erosion control, privacy 

Special features: semi-evergreen, attracts wildlife, shade tolerant, flood tolerant

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: flood tolerant 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring season, and once more between october and november 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil:  chalky loam 

Companion plants: sweet pepperbush, swamp azalea, swamp tupelo 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no