Bursera microphylla (Elephant Tree) - Image 5

Botanical name: Bursera microphylla

Common names: Elephant Tree, Torote Colorado, Copal

Family: Burseraceae

Origin: Southern California, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Bursera microphylla (Elephant Tree) with thick tan peeling bark on a multi-trunk tree structure
Bursera microphylla (Elephant Tree) with thick tan peeling bark on a complex multi-trunk tree structure
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