5 Cyrilla racemiflora Seeds – Titi Tree, Swamp Cyrilla, Leatherwood, Wetland Shrub

Cyrilla racemiflora, commonly known as Titi Tree or Swamp Cyrilla, is a versatile native shrub or small tree prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and showy spikes of white flowers in early summer. This wetland-loving plant offers year-round interest with attractive autumn color and peeling bark, making it a striking addition to rain gardens, pond margins, or naturalized woodland areas.
Its elongated, bottlebrush-like flower clusters attract a range of beneficial pollinators, adding lively activity to the garden. As a hardy, adaptable species, it thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and can also tolerate drier conditions once established. Use it as a specimen plant, in mass plantings for a natural screen, or to stabilize stream banks with its dense root system. The smooth, leathery leaves provide textural contrast against finer foliage plants, while the fall display of reds and oranges adds seasonal warmth. This seed offering allows you to grow multiple plants for a cohesive landscape effect or to share with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
Species: Cyrilla racemiflora
Variety: Titi Tree
Type: Deciduous to Semi-evergreen Shrub/Small Tree
Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-draining to wet
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Cold stratification required; sow seeds on surface, keep moist and warm after cold period
Sowing: Surface sow in seed trays; light needed for germination
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Prefers consistently moist soils but tolerates occasional dry spells once established