Elephant Tree
Burseraodorata

Family: Burseraceae Genus: Bursera (ber-SER-uh)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

Category

Shrubs
Trees
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds