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    • Photo of Fouquieria formosa distinctive bark, foliage, form by Cactus Jungle

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    Fouquieria formosa

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Fouquieria formosa plant details

    Fouquieria formosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fouquieria formosa

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fouquieriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
    Uses: peeling bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fouquieria formosa

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    H.B.K. Lake Chapala, smooth, yellow-green bark that peels in large sheets. Trunk grows .5-2m high, .2-4m wide.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Fouquieria formosa plant

    How to Grow Fouquieria formosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Fouquieria diguetii

    aka PALO ADAN

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria diguetii distinctive bark, foliage, spiky by Cactus Jungle
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    Fouquieria columnaris

    aka Idria columnaris, Boojum Tree, Cirio Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria columnaris form by Tomas Castelazo
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    Fouquieria fasciculata

    aka Cantua fasciculata

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria fasciculata foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Fouquieria splendens

    aka White-flowered Ocotillo

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria splendens form by Leaflet
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    Fouquieria campanulata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria campanulata by Cactus Jungle
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