Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) Size:1 gal Use in swales

Use in swales

evergreen shrub that features golden yellow flowers

Texas native Yes Water use High Sun exposure Sun to part shade Mature height 10-20 ft Mature width 10-12 ft Evergreen Yes Attracts Birds

bees Erosion control Yes Edible Yes Poisonous Leaves

Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) Size:1 gal Use in swalesAlso known as Chittamwood. Don't let the humble name fool you Gum Bumelia is one of Texas's most underappreciated native trees. While spring blooming showoffs steal the spotlight, this tough, spiny tree quietly fills a critical gap: its clusters of small, sweetly fragrant white flowers open in midsummer, when nectar is scarce and pollinators need it most. Come fall, its dark purple black berries draw birds in droves. Adaptable to limestone bluffs,