Bumelia cassinifolia Small
Scientific Name: Bumelia cassinifolia Small
Synonyms: Bumelia cassinifolia Small, Bumelia lycioides (L.) Pers., Bumelia lycioides (L.) Pers. var. <i>ellipsoidalis</i> R.B. Clark, Bumelia lycioides (L.) Pers. var. <i>virginiana</i> Fernald, Bumelia smallii R.B. Clark
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ebenales / Sapotaceae / Sideroxylon L./ Bumelia cassinifolia Small
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | BUCA5 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | BUCA5 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Bumelia cassinifolia Small is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -27 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 207 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2400 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 600 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 51 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 33 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Severe |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Shape and Orientation | Rounded |
| Active Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 9.8 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 15 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Slow |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seed per Pound | 5000 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Bloom Period | Early Summer |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | Yes |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | High |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
