Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) Size:1 gal It prefers heavy soils

It prefers heavy soils

bees Erosion control Yes Edible Yes Poisonous Leaves

It has an irregular shape and dense growth

Sky Blue Sage or Pitcher Sage

evergreen shrub that features golden yellow flowers

Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) Size:1 gal It prefers heavy soilsAlso 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,