Bumelia lanuginosa (Chittamwood)
Bumelia lanuginosa also known as Chittamwood is a deciduous tree usually found in open woods or along fences and streets. The small tree produces white fragrant flowers and fleshy black and blue berries that attract birds and other wildlife.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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Pronunciation: bew-MEEL-ee-uh luh-noo-jih-NO-suh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: North America
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Heat Zones: 1 to 8
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
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Uses: Specimen, Shade, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban, Reclamation
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: More than 50 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Leathery, Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Berry
Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Fruit Color: Blue, Black
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: More than 50
Edible Parts: Fruit
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting