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| During the last week of April, we lost a mature chittamwood (Bumelia lanuginosa), approximately 28 years of age. Falling over, the tree uprooted itself and obstructed a concrete walkway. Perhaps stormy, windy weather contributed to its unfortunate end; however, we must note that this chittamwood lacked a straight, upward habit―there was a significant lean in its trunk, and it fell in the direction that it was leaning. You can see older pictures of this individual here. |
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| The chittamwood stump and its sign remain. You can find the stump on the southern edge of the arboretum, near the Fitness Center, at the bottom of a gradual slope. At times this can be a very wet location. Interestingly, this chittamwood was one of a pair donated by Jack Price, collected from his property near Blanchard. The two trees were planted on opposite sides of the sidewalk. Six years ago, the first tree fell over and was removed. |
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| When the second chittamwood fell over, it uprooted, raising the ground. After most of the weight was removed from the trunk, the earth fell back into place, leaving a raised mound. |
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| The tree stump measures more than a foot across. Stop by to examine the texture and irregular tree ring pattern. |
