USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 24°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Northwestern Mexico to southern Arizona
Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, up to 16 feet tall (4.8 m)
Watering Needs: Little water when established
There are about 50 species of Burseras in the world. The dried sap of some of the species sold as frankincense. Bursera fagaroides develops a swollen trunk, and can be a spectacular specimen. It is one of the most common Burseras of Mexico, and is probably one of the most common in the trade, which does not mean that it is frequently encountered.
The bursera fagaroides is protected in Arizona.
Fruiting Habits:
The fruit is brown maturing in late fall. The seeds are red, and germinate quite easily.
Culture:
The Elephant Tree can be trained as a bonsai.
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