Elephant Tree Bursera microphylla Burseraceae
Form: Tree or shrub Seasonality: Deciduous perennial Leaves; compound, light green, long ovals Size: 14 ft tall by 14 ft wide Flowers: small, star shaped white or cream flowers Fruit: 3-sided pod, one reddish brown seed Stems/Trunks: Light gray succulent trunk, reddish brown twigs Range/Origin: Southwestern U.S., Baja California Hardiness: USDA Zones: 9-10; Comments: Seasonal litter, No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun Water: Low to moderate Soil: Sandy, well drained Propagation: Seeds or cuttings Maintenance: Minimal
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