Boojum Tree
Fouquieria columnaris
Tomas Castelazo
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fouquieriaceae
- Genus:
- Fouquieria
- Species:
- Fouquieria columnaris
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Electra buckmoth (Hemileuca electra), tricolor buckmoth (Hemileuca tricolor)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid desert regions