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Bursera microphylla /Elephant Tree
Leaves resemble those of legumes
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Scientific Name:
Bursera microphylla
Common Name:
Elephant Tree
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10
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Height:
15-20 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
A rare, small, shrubby, tree with an intricately-branched, short, thick trunk. When cut, the bark exuded resin and young leaves have the fragrance of camphor when crushed. The reddish-brown fruit, a drupe, matures in fall and splits into three portions. Is tolerant to droughty conditions.