Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burseraceae

Genus:

Boswellia

Species:

Boswellia ogadensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from the base after fire damage; resinous bark provides some fire protection typical of Boswellia genus.