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Bursera fagaroides

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-33'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

9b-11

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Bursera fagaroides plant details

Bursera fagaroides is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 fagaroides

Plant type: tree
Plant family: burseraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 33 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, fragrant, fragrant foliage, peeling bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bursera fagaroides

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful caudiciform tree from Oaxaca, Mexico, with red, peeling bark and delicate ovate leaves. Forms an interesting,complex caudex and is a wonderful bonsai candidate. Highly aromatic, this tree is also known as the Mexican Frankincense Tree. Related to Boswellia, the bark, leaves, and fruit smell strongly of Frankincense.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Protect from harsh afternoon sun and frost. Full Sun, Afternoon Shade.Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Mexican succulent bonsai tree, large caudex with fragrant sap and peeling bark.

By: Cactus Jungle

A fast grower that makes an excellent bonsai. (HBK) Engl. The most wide-spread Bursera in Mexico, a fast grower that makes an excellent bonsai due to its natural pachycaul habit, tan peeling bark and small pinnate leaves.