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| Leatherwood, Black Titi, American Cyrilla, Swamp Cyrilla, Burnwood Bark, Red Titi, White Titi Cyrilla racemiflora var. racemiflora Cyrillaceae Leatherwood is a very attractive shrub or small tree that grows in the wetlands of southeast Texas, although it does not require an excess of water to survive. The trunk usually divides just above the ground, giving it a symmetrical, round- topped crown; the branches are twisted and contorted. The lustrous rich green semi-evergreen to evergreen leaves turn red in the fall, and showy white racemes of fragrant flowers cover the tree from May through June. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: white Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: small egg-shaped capsules Height: to 30 ft. Width: to 30 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high medium Water Requirements: high water or bog Soil Requirements: acid Additional Comments:
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