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Bursera arborea

Also Known As

  • Chaca
  • Copperwood
  • Gumbo-Limbo
  • Turpentine Tree,

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-50'
  • W: 10'-30'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Bursera arborea plant details

Bursera arborea is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bursera arborea

Plant type: tree
Plant family: burseraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms
Uses: peeling bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bursera arborea

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red peeling bark and pinnate, entire leaves. (Rose) Riley BLM 0394 Native to coastal areas in Jalisco, Nayarit and Michoacan and often confused with B. simaruba. Reported to be endangered, but our observations indicate that it is quite abundant.

Gardening facts about Bursera arborea plant

How to Grow Bursera arborea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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