Bursera discolor

Bursera discolor

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Burseraceae
Genus:
Bursera
Species:
Bursera discolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Can resprout from the base after fire damage; adapted to seasonal dry tropical forest fire regimes.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily; viability decreases with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI