Cyrilla antillana Michx.
Scientific Name: Cyrilla antillana Michx.
Synonyms: Cyrilla antillana Michx.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Cyrillaceae / Cyrilla Garden ex L./ Cyrilla antillana Michx.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | CYAN11 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | CYAN11 |
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 Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | High |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 218 |
| pH, Maximum | 6.8 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.9 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 70 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 40 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Yellow-Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 20 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 30.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Mid Summer |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Browse Animal | High |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Low |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
