Common Name: La Coma (Saffron-Plum) Latin Name: Bumelia celastrina Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Leathery leaves, dark blue berry-like fruit. Comments: Close relative of the more cold-tolerant Gum Bumelia Problems: Small thorns on branches. Fall webworm can infest trees. Firewise: Yes

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