Bursera microphylla
Bursera microphylla, also known as elephant tree in English or 'torote' in Spanish, is a tree in that grows into a distinctive sculptural form, with a thickened, water-storing or caudiciform trunk and perhaps the most xeromorphic (desert-adapted) species within the genus This tree is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United
Description
Bursera microphylla is generally a small tree with a thickened trunk and relatively small branching. Can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in height and its bark is light gray to white, with younger branches having a reddish color. It flowers in rounded yellow buds which open into small, star-shaped, white or cream flowers.
The leaves are characterized as deciduous, but B. microphylla keeps its leaves year-round, except under conditions of drought and cold weather.
The exfoliating papery bark of many of the trivalvate species may serve to attract the attention of birds and other animals from a distance as it rustles in the breeze.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Bursera microphylla |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Growth Habit | Treelike shrub |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. (3.64.7 M) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
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Bursera microphylla
Bursera microphylla, also known as elephant tree in English or 'torote' in Spanish, is a tree in that grows into a distinctive sculptural form, with a thickened, water-storing or caudiciform trunk and perhaps the most xeromorphic (desert-adapted) species within the genus This tree is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United
Description
Bursera microphylla is generally a small tree with a thickened trunk and relatively small branching. Can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in height and its bark is light gray to white, with younger branches having a reddish color. It flowers in rounded yellow buds which open into small, star-shaped, white or cream flowers.
The leaves are characterized as deciduous, but B. microphylla keeps its leaves year-round, except under conditions of drought and cold weather.
The exfoliating papery bark of many of the trivalvate species may serve to attract the attention of birds and other animals from a distance as it rustles in the breeze.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Bursera microphylla |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Growth Habit | Treelike shrub |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. (3.64.7 M) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
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- Questions
United StatesHealthy Plant
Nice plant to be added in plant lovers' collection.
Very nice starter of an unusual variety. G...
Very nice starter of an unusual variety. Great seller!
This review has no content.
This review has no content.
Wow this specimen is amazing! It is so har...
Wow this specimen is amazing! It is so hard to find this plant anywhere and then to have it arrive at my door in perfect condition and radiantly healthy is just delightful.
This review has no content.
This review has no content.