Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) cut flower similar to how they grow

similar to how they grow in their natural environment

chive-like

often blooms are triggered by rain

Excellent to apply with MicroLife 6-2-4 or MicroLife Hybrid 20-0-5

Female plants produce fuzzy red berries that birds love

Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) cut flower similar to how they growAlso 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,