Bursera hindsiana (Copal)

Bursera hindsiana (Copal) with tan trunk and small green leaves, a sculptural tree plant
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) tree with thick tan trunk and numerous small green leaves covering branches.

Botanical name: Bursera hindsiana

Common names: Copal, Torote Prieto

Family: Burseraceae

Origin: Western Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Leaves drought deciduous, serrate, to 2 inches, occasionally trifoliate, aromatic when crushed. Great plant for bonsai.

Similar plants: Bursera hindsiana (Copal)


Image gallery: 9 images
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green leaves on a dark red branch in close up
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) with small serrated green leaves attached to a thin red branch
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) tree with winding tan trunks and tiny green leaves covering branches.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) tree with winding tan trunks and tiny green leaves covering multiple branches.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) with deep green jagged leaves on branches in a close up.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) showing detailed textured green leaves attached to woody stems on a surface.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green leaves on thin curling brown woody stems in small pot
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) with curling brown stems and small green leaves supported by wooden stake
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green fruit and textured leaves close up on paper
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) showing smooth green fruit nestled among textured green and copper leaves.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green leaves on a woody branch close up against a brown background.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) branches hold small compound green leaves with serrated edges along woody stems.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green plant branches with small leaves, close up tree canopy view.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) showing a dense network of thin stems covered in tiny green leaves.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green leaves orange fruit on branches within thick tangled tree canopy.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) branches with small green leaves and clusters of round orange fruit.
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) green fruit hanging from a branch close up for plant identification
Bursera hindsiana (Copal) showing round green fruit and small orange seeds on a thin branch


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