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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Sideroxylon celastrinum

Sideroxylon celastrinum (Kunth) T.D. Penn.

Saffron Plum, Coma Saffron Plum, La Coma, Coma, Milk Buckthorn, Tropical Buckthorn, Downward Plum, Antswood

Sapotaceae (Sapodilla Family)

Synonym(s): Bumelia angustifolia, Bumelia celastrina, Bumelia celastrina var. angustifolia

USDA Symbol: sice2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 30 feet tall.
Flower: Flowers 1/4 inch
Fruit: Black, Blue

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: FL , TX
Native Distribution: Chaparral & brush country, Thickets, Marshes
Native Habitat: Chaparral & brush country, Thickets, Marshes

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Accent shrub, Understory
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Fruit-birds, Fruit-mammals, Nesting site, Cover
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC					FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 298 - Field Guide to Texas Trees (1999) Simpson, B.J.
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Sideroxylon celastrinum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sideroxylon celastrinum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sideroxylon celastrinum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-10-11
Research By: TWC Staff

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