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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.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    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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    Bursera fagaroides

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-33'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bursera fagaroides foliage by Michael Wolf
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    Bursera microphylla

    aka Elephant Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 12'-25'

    Width: 12'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bursera microphylla foliage by Stickpen
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    Bursera simaruba

    aka Copperwood, Gumbo Limbo Tree, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree,, West Indian Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20'-50'

    Width: 15'-50'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bursera simaruba form by josuerne
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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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