Boojum Tree
Fouquieria columnaris
- Native to:
- Mexico
Photo by David J. Stang,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,original: CrazyPhunk, modificación: Zerind,Tomas Castelazo,Photo by David J. Stang,The Marmot (www.flickr.com),The Marmot (www.flickr.com),Dave Pape,Dave Pape,Frank Vincentz,Miwasatoshi
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fouquieriaceae
- Genus:
- Fouquieria
- Species:
- Fouquieria columnaris
- USDA Symbol:
- FOCO3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Electra buckmoth (Hemileuca electra), tricolor buckmoth (Hemileuca tricolor)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when fresh with warmth and moisture; viability decreases rapidly with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI