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    Bursera simplicifolia

    Also Known As

    • Bushman Candle

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-10'
    • W: 24"-15'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Bursera simplicifolia plant details

    Bursera simplicifolia is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bursera simplicifolia

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: burseraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 15 FT - wide, 12 IN - 10 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bursera simplicifolia

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Slow growing shrub, natural bonsai; rare; caudex with peeling bark. Can get to 10 feet tall.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Bursera simplicifolia plant

    How to Grow Bursera simplicifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-30'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 12'-25'

    Width: 12'-25'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20'-50'

    Width: 15'-50'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Bursera copallifera

    aka Copal Santo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bursera copallifera by Cactus Jungle
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    Bursera morelensis

    aka Red Cuajiote

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bursera morelensis by Cactus Jungle
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