Buckthorn Bumelia (Sideroxylon Lycioides) is a perennial tree in the Sapotaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Sideroxylon lycioides is a small deciduous tree in the Sapotaceae family, native to the southeastern United States, known for its variable leaf shape and small clustered flowers.

Buckthorn Bumelia
Sideroxylon Lycioides
Sideroxylon lycioides is a small deciduous tree in the Sapotaceae family, native to the southeastern United States, known for its variable leaf shape and small clustered flowers.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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