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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Bursera microphylla |
| Common Name | Little elephant tree |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Bursera |
| Growth Habit | Treelike shrub |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 10b |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. (3.64.7 M) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Bursera microphylla |
| Common Name | Little elephant tree |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Bursera |
| Growth Habit | Treelike shrub |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 10b |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. (3.64.7 M) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Bursera microphylla |
| Common Name | Little elephant tree |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Bursera |
| Growth Habit | Treelike shrub |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 10b |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. (3.64.7 M) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Bursera microphylla |
| Common Name | Little elephant tree |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Bursera |
| Growth Habit | Treelike shrub |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 10b |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. (3.64.7 M) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
