Bumelia smallii R.B. Clark

Scientific Name: Bumelia smallii R.B. Clark


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ebenales / Sapotaceae / Sideroxylon L./ Bumelia smallii R.B. Clark

<i>Bumelia smallii</i> R.B. Clark
General Information
Usda SymbolBUSM
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsBUSM

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Bumelia smallii R.B. Clark.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-27
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum207
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2400
Planting Density per Acre, Minim600
Precipitation, Maximum51
Precipitation, Minimum33
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySevere
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)9.8
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee15
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound5000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Bumelia smallii</i> R.B. Clark

<i>Bumelia smallii</i> R.B. Clark

<i>Bumelia smallii</i> R.B. Clark

<i>Bumelia smallii</i> R.B. Clark

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