Tough Buckthorn

Bumelia tenax

(Sideroxylon tenax L.)

To 20 feet

Moderate rate of growth

Full sun to part shade

Well drained, poor, sandy soil

Good drought & salt tolerance

Zones 8-10

A small irregular, densely branched thorny  

evergreen tree with small dark green leaves.

Tiny white flowers in spring followed by blackish berries.

Attractive to wildlife especially birds.

http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3285&syn_name=Bumelia+tenax