Sideroxylon Species, Chittamwood, Gum Bully, Gum Elastic Buckthorn (Sideroxylon lanuginosum)

by Jeff_Beck Feb 7, 2004 1:57 PM

The fruits of this tree are bluish-black berries that are eagerly eaten by many types of wildlife.

by Jeff_Beck Feb 7, 2004 6:12 PM

This is a young tree...I hope it reaches 80ft!

by broncbuster Jul 26, 2007 8:33 PM

by Sheila_FW May 4, 2009 9:41 PM

Picture taked 10/25/2009 from a tree transplanted from the wild, now in my house.

by cacaiste Oct 25, 2009 11:09 PM

Not all thorns are this large, but at 4+" , this is one to avoid for sure. Richmond TX z9a, 09/23/2012

by vossner Sep 24, 2012 2:03 PM

Shiny, dark green, leathery foliage. Richmond TX, z9a, 09/23/2012

by vossner Sep 24, 2012 2:03 PM

Foliage underside: furry and gray. Richmond TX, z9a, 09/23/2012

by vossner Sep 24, 2012 2:03 PM

3' tap root on a 3' seedling. Richmond TX, z9a, 09/23/2012

by vossner Sep 24, 2012 2:03 PM