Fiddlewood
Publications
Citharexylum spinosum: Fiddlewood
FP130/FPS130 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLeanApril 16, 2019This document provides a comprehensive overview of the fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum), a native plant of Florida, the West Indies, and South America. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its glossy leaves, white flowers, and orange to black fruit. The fiddlewood is described as a versatile plant suitable for various uses such as hedges, screens, and reclamation projects. It thrives in a range of soil types and conditions, demonstrating high drought tolerance and moderate salt tolerance. The document also highlights the plant’s minimal pest issues and its adaptability to different planting environments. Original publication date October 1999.
Fiddlewood Leafroller, Seagrape Moth (suggested common names) Epicorsia oedipodalis (Guenée, 1854) (Lepidoptera: Ditrysia: Pyraloidea: Pyralidae: Pyraustinae)
IN1079/EENY617 by William H. KernFebruary 14, 2018
