Water
Water new plants regularly until established. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Buckthorn Bumelia · Coma · Gopherwood Buckthorn
Sideroxylon lycioides, commonly known as Buckthorn Bully, is a large shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, featuring dense foliage and small white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
70% intensity
Tolerates a range of light conditions.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates clay and sandy soils.
50% intensity
Adaptable
60% intensity
Prefers mild to warm temperatures; tolerates a range.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light Feeding
30% intensity
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water new plants regularly until established. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged branches, and improve air circulation. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain size.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in fall or stratified seeds sown in spring. Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted under mist.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established landscape plants. Container-grown specimens should be repotted every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Buckthorn Bully (Sideroxylon lycioides)
Where Buckthorn Bully (Sideroxylon lycioides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Sideroxylon |
| Species | Sideroxylon lycioides |
Similar in genus Sideroxylon
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