Tree
Fiddlewood
Citharexylum spinosum
Varieties We Carry
StandardCitharexylum spinosum
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size10-20 feet × 8-12 feet
About Fiddlewood
Fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) is a Florida-native evergreen to semi-evergreen tree or large shrub prized for fragrant white flower racemes, glossy foliage, and orange-to-black berries that attract birds. Hardy through zone 9b, it is an excellent drought-tolerant landscape tree for NE Florida coastal and inland sites. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun for the densest canopy and best flowering; tolerates part shade but growth becomes thin and irregular. Full sun is strongly preferred in NE Florida landscapes.
Water
Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season to promote root establishment. Thereafter, supplemental irrigation is rarely needed in NE Florida's rainy summers.
Soil & Fertilizer
Adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils including sandy and alkaline types typical of NE Florida. Fertilize lightly once in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid heavy feeding which promotes excessive growth.
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Common questions
Is Fiddlewood a good plant for St. Augustine?
Fiddlewood is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 10-20 feet × 8-12 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.