Bursera microphylla (Elephant Tree) - Image 4

Botanical name: Bursera microphylla

Common names: Elephant Tree, Torote Colorado, Copal

Family: Burseraceae

Origin: Southern California, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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