Quick answer: Titi cyrilla (Cyrilla racemiflora) is native to 8 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Wet |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, high organic matter, acid-based - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 10 ft, sometimes 35 ft |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for bees, fruit for birds and mammals |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Titi cyrilla
Where is Titi cyrilla native?
Titi cyrilla (Cyrilla racemiflora) is native to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Titi cyrilla bloom?
Titi cyrilla blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Titi cyrilla need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Wet. Soil: Moist, well-drained, high organic matter, acid-based - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam. Mature height: Up to 10 ft, sometimes 35 ft.
Is Titi cyrilla good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar for bees, fruit for birds and mammals.
Is Titi cyrilla deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Titi cyrilla is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Titi cyrilla?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Cyrilla racemiflora by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Titi cyrilla.
- Water oak Quercus nigra
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- Mayhaw Crataegus opaca
- Black willow Salix nigra
- Mountain azalea Rhododendron canescens
- American holly Ilex opaca
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