Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) Size:1 gal Texas native Yes Water use

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

It has an irregular shape and dense growth

Red-spotted Purple

It fits in small gardens and may be grown in large containers

Indian Skipper

Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) Size:1 gal Texas native Yes Water useAlso 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,