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Bursera microphylla

Elephant Tree, Torote

Plant photo of: Bursera microphylla
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Large shrub or small tree grows at a moderate rate to 15' x 15' . Leaves are dark green and small. It is evergreen but can be drought deciduousHas small orange fruits. Trunk has papery peeling reddish bark with undercolor of yellow. Good container plant. Will take full sun or partial. Native to central Baja California and Sonora, Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.