Elephant Tree
Bursera microphylla
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
15 × 15 (shorter and bushier in cooler climates) |
| Flowering Season | June-July |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are compound with very small leaflets that are usually deep green |
| Fruit | Grape-sized, hard; stays on the tree |
| Longevity In years |
30 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 500-3500 ft. |
| Description | Elephant tree is found in Arizona only in the hotter deserts of the western part of the state. Tolerant of extreme drought and heat this species can be put in extremely well draining soil in the ground or used as a potted specimen for a cacti and succulent collection. Brushing lightly against this plant will release a strong piney fragrance that reveals this plant's close evolutionary relationship with Frankincense and Myrrh. |
