Bumelia tenax

Tough Bumelia, Tough Buckhorn, Tough Buckthorn, Ironwood

Family: Sapotaceae Sapodilla


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Screen, seashore, street tree
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, blue
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America