Cyrilla antillana Michx.

Scientific Name: Cyrilla antillana Michx.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Cyrillaceae / Cyrilla Garden ex L./ Cyrilla antillana Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.
General Information
Usda SymbolCYAN11
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCYAN11

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cyrilla antillana Michx. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-6
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum218
pH, Maximum6.8
pH, Minimum4.9
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum70
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityYes
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormThicket Forming
Growth RateModerate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Height, Mature (feet)30.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
LifespanShort
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

<i>Cyrilla antillana</i> Michx.

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