Bursera glabra

Bursera glabra

Native to:
Colombia | Costa Rica

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from base and root crown after fire or top damage. Thick bark on older specimens provides some fire protection.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates readily at warm temperatures. Seeds lose viability quickly when stored.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI