Bumelia lanuginosa Chittamwood (Sapotaceae) Deciduous tree

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Bumelia lanuginosa
Chittamwood
Deciduous tree
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The Bumelia lanuginosa plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Florida to Texas and Mexico. It is a member of the Sapotaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chittamwood.

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Latin Name:  Bumelia lanuginosa
Common Name:  Chittamwood
Family:  Sapotaceae
Author:  (Michx.)Pers.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  On sandy beaches and in sandy woods, preferring water courses and washes[43, 82, 181].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a warm sunny site in any freely draining moderately fertile soil[200]. Tolerates salt spray[82]. This species is probably hardy in the milder areas of the country[1, 11]. Another report says that plants are cut back by temperatures below about -15°c but that they can regenerate freely from the base[200].

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