Bursera schlechtendalii

Bursera schlechtendalii green leaves with red stems on thin woody branches close up.
Bursera schlechtendalii green foliage with reddish stems growing from slender grey woody plant branches.

Botanical name: Bursera schlechtendalii

Family: Burseraceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9a

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 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 dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Bursera schlechtendalii is a tuberous shrub or tree. This woody succulent has smooth bark that flacks off in layers when growing. It can grow to about five feet. The branches are silvery, dark-grey and have small, unifoliate leaves that group at the apex

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