Thanks Chuck. It was identified as an Ebony a few months back, but I appreciate the reply. The short duration that the tree blooms those...
Thanks to Dave in LA. He hit the bullseye. Matches a Texas Ebony precisely.
I've exhausted what resources are available to me re: locally native species. Every lead I ran down came to a dead end. Was hoping UBC forum...
My initial photos were inadequate so I've updated here. Try these.... I originally thought this tree was of the Acacia family but can't locate...