Sideroxylon lanuginosum Michx., Gum Bully
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The trunk bark of Sideroxylon lanuginosum
ssp. oblongifolium, Chittamwood, is rough
and grayish brown with reddish brown inner
bark showing through in places.
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Chittamwood tree bark roughens with age,
developing deep vertical fissures and long
irregular vertical plates which have a
tendency to curl away from the trunk.
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Sideroxylon lanuginosum ssp.
oblongifolium, Chittamwood, is one of four
subspecies (ssp.) of Gum Bully and is
found primarily in the south central United
States.
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Although it is called Chittamwood in some
areas, Sideroxylon lanuginosum ssp.
oblongifolium, is also called Gum Bully.
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Leaves of Sideroxylon lanuginosum ssp.
oblongifolium are semi-glossy and dark green.
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The undersides of Chittamwood leaves are
lighter in color and have a silvery hue.
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The leaves of Sideroxylon lanuginosum ssp.
oblongifolium also have a distinct yellowish midrib
on the top side with the rest of the venation (veins)
really only visible on the underside.
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