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    Bursera grandifolia

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Bursera grandifolia plant details

    Bursera grandifolia is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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 grandifolia

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: burseraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: distinctive bark, exotic

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bursera grandifolia

    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

    (Schlet.) Engl. Section Bursera. Green trunk with reddish maroon peeling bark. Green trunks often glaucas. Wide spread throughout western Mexico. Fast grower.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Bursera grandifolia plant

    How to Grow Bursera grandifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-33'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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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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