Buckthorn bully

Buckthorn bully (Sideroxylon lycioides) is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Foliage is retained in winter. Black fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced in fall.
It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 9.8 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant are severely toxic to either humans or animals. At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Sideroxylon lycioides profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Sideroxylon Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Edible natives Category:Toxic natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with winter foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs