Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) cut flower and white-tailed deer browse the

and white-tailed deer browse the leaves and fruit

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Eve’s Necklace is a graceful tree with soft looking foliage and light pink fragrant blooms that are somewhat reminiscent of wisteria blooms that are followed by black seed pods that look like a string of beads or a necklace

5-2 ft Mature spread 2-3 ft Attracts Birds

Sideroxylon lanuginosum (Gum Bumelia) cut flower and white-tailed deer browse theAlso known as Chittamwood. Don't let the humble name fool you Gum Bumelia is one of Texas's most underappreciated native trees. While spring blooming showoffs steal the spotlight, this tough, spiny tree quietly fills a critical gap: its clusters of small, sweetly fragrant white flowers open in midsummer, when nectar is scarce and pollinators need it most. Come fall, its dark purple black berries draw birds in droves. Adaptable to limestone bluffs,